Definition of interlock - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
secure fittr./intr. fit or clasp together securelytr./intr.
- The gears interlock to move the machine.
2.
engineeringtr. coordinate parts to work together effectivelytr.
- The team interlocks their efforts for success.
Noun
1.
mechanicalTECH. engagement of parts togetherTECH.
- The gears' interlock prevents slippage during operation..
2.
safety deviceTECH. device preventing simultaneous actionsTECH.
- The interlock ensures the machine does not start while open..
3.
fabricTECH. closely knitted fabricTECH.
- She wore a dress made of interlock.
Images of interlock
engagement of parts together 
closely knitted fabric
Expressions with interlock
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safety mechanism that blocks equipment operation until certain conditions are satisfied
The machine will not start because the interlock device is triggered.
mechanism that stops a machine working unless safe conditions are met
The safety interlock prevents the press from running with the guard open.
device preventing car start if alcohol is detected
The ignition interlock stopped the car from starting after the party.
board member serving on multiple company boards
The interlock directorate influenced both companies' strategies.
system ensuring processes start in correct order
The start interlock coordinated the startup sequence of the servers.
Origin of interlock
Latin, inter (between) + locare (to place)
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Examples of interlock in a sentence
These parts interlock perfectly for stability. The gears interlock to ensure smooth operation. The components interlock perfectly in the new design. The interlock of the puzzle pieces was perfect. The interlock mechanism ensures the door stays closed. The interlock is a crucial component in the safety system.
Without the interlock, the risk of accidents would increase. The interlock was soft and comfortable. Interlock is often used in sportswear.
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- French:s'emboîter, emboîtement, ...
- German:ineinandergreifen, Verriegelung, ...
- Italian:incastrarsi, accoppiamento, ...
- Spanish:encajar, engranaje, ...
- Portuguese:encaixar, engate, ...
- Chinese:紧密结合, 啮合, ...
- Japanese:かみ合う, 機械的連結, ...
- Arabic:تَشَابَكَ, تَشَابُك, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִשְׁתַּלֵּב, הִשְׁתַּלְּבוּת, ...
- Russian:сцепляться, механическое сцепление, ...
- Ukrainian:зчіплювати, зчеплення, ...
- Hindi:एक-दूसरे में फँसना, यांत्रिक जड़ाव, ...
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