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Interlock

//ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈlɒk// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A safety device that prevents activation in unsafe conditions.

    "The demonstrator couldn't figure out why the machine wouldn't work, until he remembered that there was an interlock so it wouldn't operate with the cover open."

  2. 2
    the act of interlocking or meshing wordnet
  3. 3
    a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To fit or clasp together securely. ambitransitive
  2. 2
    coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively wordnet
  3. 3
    To interlace.
  4. 4
    become engaged or intermeshed with one another wordnet
  5. 5
    hold in a locking position wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From inter- + lock.

Etymology 2

From inter- + lock.

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