to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate.

to occur or be between two things.

to occur or happen between other events or periods

Nothing important intervened between the meetings.

(of things) to occur incidentally so as to modify or hinder

We enjoyed the picnic until a thunderstorm intervened.

to interfere with force or a threat of force

to intervene in the affairs of another country.

Law . to interpose and become a party to a suit pending between other parties.

verb

ignore , leave alone

verb

arbitrate , barge in , butt in * , come between , divide , horn in , intercede , interfere , intermediate , interpose , interrupt , intrude , involve , meddle , mix in , muscle in , negotiate , obtrude , part , put in two cents , reconcile , separate , settle , sever , step in , take a hand , bedevil , befall , come to pass , ensue , occur , succeed , supervene , take place , interject , mediate