ingripa
intervene
Definition & meaning
The Swedish verb ingripa generally means to intervene, step in, or take action in a situation, often to prevent something from happening or to resolve a problem.
- To intervene or interfere: To become involved in a situation in order to influence the outcome or stop a conflict (e.g., the police intervening in a fight).
- To take action: To perform a specific task or measure to rectify a state of affairs or to fulfill a responsibility.
- Mechanical or physical contact: To engage or mesh together, such as gears or teeth in a mechanism.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Verb: ingripa (infinitive), ingriper (present), ingrep (past), ingripit (supine).
- Participle: ingripande (present participle, also functions as an adjective meaning "drastic" or "radical").
Word origin: The word is a compound of the preposition in (in) and the verb gripa (to grip, seize, or grasp). Literally, it suggests "to reach into" or "to grasp into" a situation, which evolved into the metaphorical sense of intervening.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
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Ingripa {ingripa} can be replaced by ingripa {ingripa} (to intervene), ingripa {ingripa} (to intercede/interfere), or ingripa {ingripa} (to take measures).
Antonyms:
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Examples
Polisen måste ingripa snabbt.verb
The police must intervene quickly.
Vittnen valde att ingripa under bråket.verb
Witnesses chose to intervene during the fight.
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