ALL meanings of interlock
in·ter·lock
I i - noun interlock (of two or more things ) engage with each other by overlapping or by the fitting together of projections and recesses. 1
- verb without object interlock to fit into each other, as parts of machinery, so that all action is synchronized. 1
- verb without object interlock to interweave or interlace, one with another: The branches of the trees interlock to form a natural archway. 1
- verb without object interlock Railroads. (of switches, signals, etc.) to operate together in a prearranged order. 1
- verb with object interlock to lock one with another. 1
- verb with object interlock to fit (parts) together to ensure coordinated action. 1
- verb with object interlock Railroads. to arrange (switches, signals, etc.) to effect a predetermined sequence of movement. 1
- noun interlock the fact or condition of interlocking or of being interlocked. 1
- noun interlock the existence or an instance of an interlocking directorate. 1
- noun interlock a device for preventing a mechanism from being set in motion when another mechanism is in such a position that the two operating simultaneously might produce undesirable results. 1
- noun interlock Also called ignition interlock. a device or system that prevents an automotive engine from starting until the seat belt for any occupied front seat is fastened. 1
- noun interlock a stretch fabric made with a circular knitting machine having two alternating sets of long and short needles. 1
- noun interlock Movies. a device for synchronizing the action of a camera and sound recorder. 1
- intransitive verb interlock connect, fit together 1
- abbreviation INTERLOCK interweave 1
- noun interlock A safety device that prevents activation in unsafe conditions. 0
- verb interlock To fit together securely. 0
- verb interlock To interlace. 0
- verb interlock Things that interlock or are interlocked go between or through each other so that they are linked. 0
- verb interlock If systems, situations, or plans are interlocked or interlock, they are very closely connected. 0
- verb interlock to join or be joined firmly, as by a mutual interconnection of parts 0
- noun interlock the act of interlocking or the state of being interlocked 0
- noun interlock 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 0
- noun interlock a closely knitted fabric 0
- adjective interlock (of fabric) closely knitted 0
- verb transitive interlock to lock together; join with one another 0
- verb transitive interlock to connect or be connected so that neither part can be operated independently 0
- noun interlock the condition of being interlocked 0
- noun interlock a device or arrangement by means of which the functioning of one part is controlled by the functioning of another, as for safety 0