Interlock Meaning
/ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈlɒk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo fit or clasp together securely.
verbTo interlace.
Sentence Examples
This car is fully equipped with an ignition interlock device.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The plastic puzzle pieces ____ tightly together to form a single image.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The pieces of the puzzle are designed to ____ perfectly, forming a complete and beautiful picture.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Indo-European *h₁entér Proto-Italic *n̥ter Latin inter Latin inter-bor. English inter- Proto-Indo-European *lewg-der. Proto-Germanic *luką Proto-West Germanic *lok Old English loc Middle English lok English lock English interlock From inter- + lock.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Features such as trackless doors, mercury-type door interlocks, roof-mounted door fault indicator lights, rubber window glazing, improved retractable shoegear and a modified electro-pneumatic brake system designed to facilitate maintenance and improve reliability, which have proved their worth on the prototype trains, are continued in the new stock."
— 1960 February, “The first of London's new Piccadilly Line trains is delivered”, in Trains Illustrated, page 94:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The plastic puzzle pieces ____ tightly together to form a single image.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The pieces of the puzzle are designed to ____ perfectly, forming a complete and beautiful picture.