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verb
(TO BECOME INVOLVED IN A SITUATION)
The police had to intervene. - Die Polizei musste eingreifen.
(TO INVOLVE ONESELF IN A SITUATION UNWANTEDLY)
He didn't want to interfere and disturb. - Er wollte nicht eingreifen und stören.
(TO TAKE ACTION IN A SITUATION)
She had to step in to help. - Sie musste eingreifen, um zu helfen.
(TO INVOLVE ONESELF IN OTHERS' AFFAIRS)
It's not good to meddle in others' affairs. - Es ist nicht gut, sich einzumischen.
(TO SAY SOMETHING ABRUPTLY IN A CONVERSATION)
He wanted to interject during the conversation. - Er wollte während des Gesprächs eingreifen.