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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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