verb
interlock
ihn-tuh-LOK
verb
1
To fit or lock securely together with another part.
"The puzzle pieces interlock to form a complete picture."
noun
1
A safety mechanism that stops a machine operating unless certain conditions are met.
"The safety interlock prevents the door from opening while the machine is running."
How to Use Interlock
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo connect two parts so they hold each other in place, or a safety device that blocks unsafe operation.
Common pairings
interlocking pieces
safety interlock
Word Forms
interlocked past tense, interlocks plural, interlocks singular
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Etymology
From inter- ("between") plus lock.