No. 3,771 in Swedish
ingripa
"To intervene" or "to step in."
In a sentence
Polisen behövde ingripa för att stoppa bråket.
The police had to intervene to stop the fight.
The word 'ingripa' is used here to indicate taking action to resolve a situation actively, often implying authority.
Det är viktigt att ingripa om man ser någon i fara.
It's important to intervene if you see someone in danger.
In this context, 'ingripa' conveys the notion of stepping in to help or prevent harm.
Regeringen valde att inte ingripa i konflikterna mellan regionerna.
The government chose not to intervene in the conflicts between the regions.
Here, 'ingripa' is used to express entering into a situation to influence outcomes, and in this sentence, it reflects a decision to refrain from such action.
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