Interlock
verb
To connect or fit together by linking or weaving.
The gears on the old clock interlock to show the exactly correct time.
Often appears as...
- interlock fingers
- interlock gears
Usage tips
Technical
verb
In technology, to prevent an operation from happening if certain conditions are not met.
Safety interlocks are used in nuclear reactors to prevent a meltdown.
Often appears as...
- safety interlock
- electrical interlock
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A mechanism that prevents undesired actions until a specific condition is met.
The interlock on the power tool prevents it from turning on while it's being serviced.
Often appears as...
- safety interlock
- interlock switch
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To become or cause to become closely connected or interdependent.
The two companies interlock their operations to improve efficiency.
Often appears as...
- interlock operations
- interlock structures
noun
A connection made by linking or weaving things together.
The brickwork was created with an interlock for extra strength.
Often appears as...
- interlock of gears
- interlock of chains
verb
To connect or fit together by linking or weaving.
The gears on the old clock interlock to show the exactly correct time.
Often appears as...
- interlock fingers
- interlock gears
Usage tips
Technical
verb
In technology, to prevent an operation from happening if certain conditions are not met.
Safety interlocks are used in nuclear reactors to prevent a meltdown.
Often appears as...
- safety interlock
- electrical interlock
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A mechanism that prevents undesired actions until a specific condition is met.
The interlock on the power tool prevents it from turning on while it's being serviced.
Often appears as...
- safety interlock
- interlock switch
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To become or cause to become closely connected or interdependent.
The two companies interlock their operations to improve efficiency.
Often appears as...
- interlock operations
- interlock structures
noun
A connection made by linking or weaving things together.
The brickwork was created with an interlock for extra strength.
Often appears as...
- interlock of gears
- interlock of chains
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Linking Elements
Think of 'interlock' as joining pieces so they move as one, like puzzle pieces clicking together.
The dancers' movements interlocked seamlessly during the performance.
Pro Tip 2/2Unity Implication
'Interlock' implies coordination and unity, often used for parts working in harmony.
The company's various departments interlock to achieve a common goal.
Pro Tip 1/2Linking Elements
Think of 'interlock' as joining pieces so they move as one, like puzzle pieces clicking together.
The dancers' movements interlocked seamlessly during the performance.
Pro Tip 2/2Unity Implication
'Interlock' implies coordination and unity, often used for parts working in harmony.
The company's various departments interlock to achieve a common goal.
Pro Tip 1/2Linking Elements
Think of 'interlock' as joining pieces so they move as one, like puzzle pieces clicking together.
The dancers' movements interlocked seamlessly during the performance.
Pro Tip 2/2Unity Implication
'Interlock' implies coordination and unity, often used for parts working in harmony.
The company's various departments interlock to achieve a common goal.
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Teddy Cruz: How...
Probably a lot of you have seen the rubber tires that are used in the slums to build retaining walls. But look at what people have done here in conditions of socioeconomic emergency. They have figured out how to peel off the tire, how to thread it and interlock it to construct a more efficient retaining wall.
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The wild world of...
until he lands on the leaves of the world’s most infamous carnivorous plant. His landing triggers tiny hairs on the surface of the leaves, and the jaws of the venus fly trap snap shut around him. The spikes interlock to seal his fate. Once closed,
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The Venus Fly Trap’s...
these lobes secrete a sweet sap to attract insects flaring out from the trap a curved row of teeth-like spikes interlock when the trap shuts to prevent prey from escaping
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Mind-blowing illusions PIPE...
down thumbs down cross one hand over the other just like that interlock your fingers thumb straight down right you got stomach down okay now see if you can
Video examples
Teddy Cruz: How...
Probably a lot of you have seen the rubber tires that are used in the slums to build retaining walls. But look at what people have done here in conditions of socioeconomic emergency. They have figured out how to peel off the tire, how to thread it and interlock it to construct a more efficient retaining wall.
Video examples
The wild world of...
until he lands on the leaves of the world’s most infamous carnivorous plant. His landing triggers tiny hairs on the surface of the leaves, and the jaws of the venus fly trap snap shut around him. The spikes interlock to seal his fate. Once closed,
Video examples
The Venus Fly Trap’s...
these lobes secrete a sweet sap to attract insects flaring out from the trap a curved row of teeth-like spikes interlock when the trap shuts to prevent prey from escaping
Video examples
Mind-blowing illusions PIPE...
down thumbs down cross one hand over the other just like that interlock your fingers thumb straight down right you got stomach down okay now see if you can
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