intervention
//ˌɪntərˈvenʃən//
Noun
interventionSingular
interventionsPlural
1
The action or process of intervening, especially to prevent or alter a result or course of events.
Early intervention can prevent the situation from getting worse.
2
Action taken to improve a medical disorder or situation, especially by a healthcare professional.
Early intervention can prevent the condition from getting worse.
3
The interference by a country in another country's affairs, especially through military force.
Military intervention in the region was strongly opposed by neighboring countries.
4
A meeting organized to confront someone about their problematic behavior, especially substance abuse, in order to encourage them to seek help.
The family held an intervention to help him address his drinking problem.