Interlock: meaning, definitions and examples

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interlock

 

[ หŒษชntษ™rหˆlษ’k ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

puzzle

To interlock means to fit together closely, like puzzle pieces, so that they become connected or intertwined.

Synonyms

connect, join, link

Examples of usage

  • The gears interlock perfectly, allowing the machine to run smoothly.
  • The pieces of the puzzle interlock to reveal a beautiful picture.
Context #2 | Noun

security

An interlock is a device that prevents something from operating unless certain conditions are met.

Synonyms

block, lock, safeguard

Examples of usage

  • The safety interlock on the door prevents the machine from starting when it is open.
  • The interlock system requires a password before granting access.

Translations

Translations of the word "interlock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entrelaรงar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคคเคฐ-เคœเฅ‹เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ineinandergreifen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengunci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั‡ะตะฟะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zazฤ™biaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ต„ใฟๅˆใ‚ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entrelacer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entrelazar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kilitlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งž๋ฌผ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดุงุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proplรฉst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prepletaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบค้”™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prepletati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรฉtta saman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปั‹ะฟั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฏแƒแƒญแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kilidlษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entrelazar

Etymology

The word 'interlock' originated from the combination of the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' or 'among' and the root word 'lock'. It first appeared in the early 17th century in English, derived from the Latin word 'interlucere' which means 'to shine between'. Over time, 'interlock' has evolved to represent the idea of things fitting together securely or connecting in a complex manner.

See also: lock, lockbox, lockdown, locker, locket, locks, lockup.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,741, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.