interlock

CEFRB2

/ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌlɒk/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To fit or join together so that parts cannot move apart.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    A safety device that prevents activation in unsafe conditions.

Examples

  • This car is fully equipped with an ignition interlock device.

  • 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.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To interlace.

  2. To fit or clasp together securely.

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Origin

verb

From inter- + lock.