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interlock
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in·ter·lock  (ntr-lk)
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. (ntr-lk)
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.

interlock
vb [ˌɪntəˈlɒk]
to join or be joined firmly, as by a mutual interconnection of parts
n [ˈɪntəˌlɒk]
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 [ˈɪntəˌlɒk]
(Clothing & Fashion) (of fabric) closely knitted
interlocker  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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.interlockinterlock - the act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check"
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"
Verb1.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"
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"
hug, bosom, embrace, squeeze - squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him"

interlock
verb
2. connect, unite, link, join, couple, relate, associate, combine, cohere The tragedies begin to interlock.
Translations
interlock [ˌɪntəˈlɒk]
A. VTtrabar, entrelazar; [+ wheels] → endentar, engranar
B. VItrabarse, entrelazarse; [wheels] → endentarse, engranar
the parts of the plan interlocklas partes del plan tienen una fuerte trabazón
C. N
1. (Mech) → enclavamiento m
2. [of fabric] cotton interlock underwearropa f interior de algodón de punto

interlock [ˌɪntərˈlɒk]
vis'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.
vtencastrer

interlock
vt(fest) zusammenstecken, (fest) ineinanderstecken
viineinandergreifen; (one piece)feststecken or -sitzen (→ with in +dat); (chariot wheels etc)sich verfangen; (antlers)sich verhaken, sich verfangen; (fig: destinies) → verkettet sein

interlock [ˌɪntəˈlɒk]
1. viingranarsi
2. vtingranare

interlock [ˌɪntəˈlɒk]
1. viingranarsi
2. vtingranare

interlock
v interlock [intəˈlok]
(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 zapadat do sebe; spojovat se passe sammen; knytte sammen; flette sammen ineinandergreifen συναρμόζω, συναρμόζομαι encajar põkkuma به هم چفت کردن liittää yhteen (s')enclencher, (s')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 grijpen kople sammen, gripe inn i hverandre pasować do siebie encaixar a (se) îmbuca; a (se) cupla сцеплять(ся) 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)相契(嵌)合 зчіплювати(ся), змикати(ся) ایک دوسرے میں پیوست ہونا کرنا cài vào nhau 使


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