interlock

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

Imperative

interlock

interlock

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	interlock - a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting; "car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock" 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" interlocking, meshing, mesh snap, grab, snatch, catch - the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"
Verb	1.	interlock - coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively mesh 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" interlace, lock hold, take hold - have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"
	3.	interlock - become engaged or intermeshed with one another; "They were locked in embrace" lock hug, bosom, embrace, squeeze - squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"

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interlock

verb

1. interweave, intertwine, interlace, cross, knit, braid, intersperse, plait, entwine, twine, reticulate, interwreathe The parts interlock.

2. connect, unite, link, join, couple, relate, associate, combine, cohere The tragedies begin to interlock.

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Translations

يَشْبِك بين الخُطوط

spojovat sezapadat do sebe

flette sammenknytte sammen

ineinandergreifen

enclencher

egymásba illik

krækja saman

allacciareallacciarsicollegarsiconnettereingranare

susikabinti

sakabinātsavienot

gripe inn i hverandrekople sammen

zapadať do seba

birbirine bağlanmak/geçmek

使联锁

interlock

[ˌɪntəˈlɒk]

A. VT → trabar, entrelazar; [+ wheels] → endentar, engranar

B. VI → trabarse, entrelazarse; [wheels] → endentarse, engranar
the parts of the plan interlock → las partes del plan tienen una fuerte trabazón

C. N

1. (Mech) → enclavamiento m

2. [of fabric] cotton interlock underwear → ropa f interior de algodón de punto

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interlock

[ˌɪntə^rˈlɒk]

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.

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

[ˌɪntəˈlɒk]

1. vi → ingranarsi

2. vt → ingranare

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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. in mekaar pas يَشْبِك بين الخُطوط съвпадам encaixar zapadat do sebe; spojovat se ineinandergreifen passe sammen; knytte sammen; flette sammen συναρμόζω, συναρμόζομαι encajar põkkuma به هم چفت کردن liittää yhteen enclencher, emboîter לְשַלֵב एक साथ जोड़ना međusobno se spojiti egymásba illik, illeszt saling bercocokan krækja saman collegarsi, concatenarsi 組み合わさる 짜맞추다 su(si)kabinti savienot; sakabināt berpanca in elkaar grijpenkople sammen, gripe inn i hverandre pasować do siebie يوځاى كېدل، اړه درلودل، سره نښتل، سره نغښتل encaixar a (se) îmbuca; a (se) cupla сцеплять zapadať do seba; prepletať sa prilegati se uklapati se gripa i varandra, hänga ihop เชื่อมต่อกัน birbirine bağlanmak/geçmek (兩部份或多部份相扣或固定在一起)使連鎖，使連扣 зчіплювати(ся), змикати(ся) ایک دوسرے میں پیوست ہونا کرنا cài vào nhau 使联锁

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