interlock Definition
inter·lock (in′tər läk′, in′tər läk′; for n. in′tər läk′)
transitive verb, intransitive verb
- to lock together; join with one another
- to connect or be connected so that neither part can be operated independently
noun
- the condition of being interlocked
- a device or arrangement by means of which the functioning of one part is controlled by the functioning of another, as for safety
interlock Usage Examples
Object
- tile: With flat interlocking tiles the minimum side lap distance should be 150mm.
- cube: The hands-on interlocking cubes mean even the youngest children can build words for themselves.
- slate: For all these reasons it is not advisable to use interlocking slates on any roof with a curve.
- log: Due to the loose interlocking log ( not sectional ) construction, a level concrete or paved base is required to enable installation.
- crystal: In this form a number of interlocking silicon crystals grow together.
- brick: In nearby Ware, Caleb Hitch, a brickmaker of Watton Road, patented a large, non-standard interlocking brick in 1828.
Adjective modifier
- mechanical: A mechanical back-up interlock is also provided in some cases.
- electrical: Car doors with electrical interlocks are supplied where entrances are on opposite or adjacent sides.
Modifies a noun
- switch: Each of the four channels can monitor several interlock switches located on a single plastic fiber loop.
- device: If an interlock device is fitted, a small metal rod protrudes from the side of the vaporizer, toward the rear.
- system: System Real Time messages are managed by an intelligent interlock system, which prevents clock stream conflicts - see the state diagram above.
Modifying Another Word
- electrically: The junction is currently controlled by ground frame electrically interlocked from Wareham signal box.
- together: These different crystals interlock together to make up the stone.
- fully: Fully interlocking the controls ensures that this scenario cannot happen.
- so: The front rows must interlock so that no player's head is next to the head of a team-mate.
Noun used with modifier
- ignition: In addition, the driver of a car fitted with an alcohol ignition interlock is required to provide further breath samples at random intervals.
- alcohol: In addition, the driver of a car fitted with an alcohol ignition interlock is required to provide further breath samples at random intervals.
- safety: All manual models feature a safety interlock to ensure operation cannot commence with the loading doors open.
- door: The oven door should be tight fitting and the door interlock working.
Infinitive complement
prevent: A self-contained water coolant supply is fully interlocked to prevent furnace operation without coolant flow.
Browse dictionary entries near interlock
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