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in·ter·lock
(ĭn′tər-lŏk′)v. in·ter·locked, in·ter·lock·ing, in·ter·locks
v.tr.
1. To unite or join closely as by hooking or dovetailing.
2. To connect together (parts of a mechanism, for example) so that the individual parts affect each other in motion or operation.
v.intr.
To become united or joined closely, as by hooking or dovetailing.
n. (ĭn′tər-lŏk′)
1. A mechanical device that prevents a component from functioning when another component is functioning or situated in a particular way.
2. A stretchy fabric knitted with interlocking stitches by alternating sets of needles on a circular knitting machine.
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interlock
vb
to join or be joined firmly, as by a mutual interconnection of parts
n
1. the act of interlocking or the state of being interlocked
2. (Electronics) a device, esp one operated electromechanically, used in a logic circuit or electrical safety system to prevent an activity being initiated unless preceded by certain events
3. (Clothing & Fashion) a closely knitted fabric
adj
(Clothing & Fashion) (of fabric) closely knitted
ˈinterˌlocker n
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in•ter•lock
(v. ˌɪn tərˈlɒk; n. ˈɪn tərˌlɒk)v.i.
1. to fit into each other, as parts of machinery, so that all action is synchronized.
2. to interweave, interlace, or interrelate, one with another: The branches of the trees interlock to form an archway.
v.t. 3. to lock one with another.
4. to fit (parts) together to ensure coordinated action.
n. 5. the condition of being interlocked.
6. a device for preventing a mechanism from operating when another mechanism is in such a position that the two operating simultaneously might produce undesirable results.
7. a stretch fabric made with a circular knitting machine having two alternating sets of long and short needles.
[1625–35]
in`ter•lock′er, n.
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interlock
Past participle: interlocked
Gerund: interlocking
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| Noun | 1. | interlock - a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting; "car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock" device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" |
| 2. |  interlock - the act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check" | |
| Verb | 1. | interlock - coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively coordinate, organise, organize - bring order and organization to; "Can you help me organize my files?" |
| 2. | interlock - hold in a locking position; "He locked his hands around her neck" | |
| 3. | interlock - become engaged or intermeshed with one another; "They were locked in embrace" |
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interlock
verb
1. interweave, intertwine, interlace, cross, knit, braid, intersperse, plait, entwine, twine, reticulate, interwreathe The parts interlock.
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Translations
يَشْبِك بين الخُطوط
spojovat sezapadat do sebe
flette sammenknytte sammen
egymásba illik
krækja saman
susikabinti
sakabinātsavienot
zapadať do seba
birbirine bağlanmak/geçmek
interlock
[ˌɪntəˈlɒk]A. VT → trabar, entrelazar; [+ wheels] → endentar, engranar
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interlock
[ˌɪntərˈlɒk] vi → s'encastrer
The parts interlock → Les pièces s'encastrent.
to interlock with sth → s'encastrer dans qch
When closed, the lid interlocks with the drawer → Une fois fermé, le couvercle s'encastre dans le tiroir.
All the units interlock with one another rigidly → Tous les éléments s'encastrent étroitement.
The parts interlock → Les pièces s'encastrent.
to interlock with sth → s'encastrer dans qch
When closed, the lid interlocks with the drawer → Une fois fermé, le couvercle s'encastre dans le tiroir.
All the units interlock with one another rigidly → Tous les éléments s'encastrent étroitement.
vt → encastrer
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interlock
vt → (fest) zusammenstecken, (fest) ineinanderstecken
vi → ineinandergreifen; (one piece) → feststecken or -sitzen (→ with in +dat); (chariot wheels etc) → sich verfangen; (antlers) → sich verhaken, sich verfangen; (fig: destinies) → verkettet sein
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interlock
(intəˈlok) verb (of two or more pieces or parts) to fit or fasten together. The pieces of a jigsaw puzzle interlock; interlocking pieces.
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