stepped in
- intervenedCame between disputants
- intrudedEntered uninvited
- mediatedFacilitated dispute resolution
- jumped inEntered abruptly, often uninvited
- enteredWent into a space
interjected · interrupted · butted in · got involved · puddle · mud · squelched · splashed · footprint · threshold · crossed · volunteered · rescued · saved · helped · filled in · substituted · took over
intervention vs. non-intervention
stepped instepped back
Moved away backward
stood by · kept out · held back · looked the other way · stood aside
entry vs. exit
stepped instepped out
Departed temporarily from inside
walked out · exited · stepped away · departed · left
substitution/replacement
stepped instepped down
stepped aside · withdrew · bowed out · resigned · abdicated