Eingreifen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Eingreifen" is used as verb with the meaning of "intervene", "interfere" or "step in".

Essential properties of "eingreifen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: eingreifen
  • Simple past: griff ein
  • Participle: eingegriffen

See full conjugation of eingreifen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "eingreifen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Intervene in a situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Polizei musste eingreifen, um die Situation zu beruhigen.The police had to intervene to calm the situation.
  2. Wenn die Eltern nicht eingreifen, wird der Streit zwischen den Geschwistern eskalieren.If the parents don't intervene, the dispute between the siblings will escalate.
  3. Der Staat sollte nicht in private Angelegenheiten eingreifen.The state should not interfere in private matters.

2.) "Physically interfere with a process or mechanism"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Techniker musste in das System eingreifen, um den Fehler zu beheben.The technician had to intervene in the system to fix the error.
  2. Bitte nicht in den Produktionsprozess eingreifen, ohne vorher Rücksprache zu halten.Please do not interfere with the production process without prior consultation.
  3. Der Chirurg musste während der Operation eingreifen, um Komplikationen zu vermeiden.The surgeon had to intervene during the operation to avoid complications.
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