in·ter·lock
ˌin-tər-ˈläk 
interlocked; interlocking; interlocks
: to become locked together or interconnected
1
: to lock together : unite
2
: to connect so that the motion or operation of any part is constrained by another
in·ter·lock
ˈin-tər-ˌläk
1
: the quality, state, sense, or an instance of being interlocked
2
: an arrangement in which the operation of one part or mechanism automatically brings about or prevents the operation of another
a safety interlock
3
a
: a stretchable fabric made on a circular knitting machine and consisting of two ribbed fabrics joined by interlocking
b
: a garment made of interlock
Examples of interlock in a Sentence
Verb
She interlocked her fingers with his.
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Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Opt for sustainable materials like gabions (cages filled with rocks) or interlocking permeable blocks to hold back soil while allowing water to seep through.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Textured Puff-Sleeve Sweatshirt Exaggerated puff shoulders and a textured, interlocking herringbone design give this sweatshirt a dramatic look.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
This plan to reduce that centers on ignition interlocks.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
To get there, marketing teams will need to proactively identify stakeholders, define process interlocks, formalize responsibilities, and measure success across six B2C marketing ops disciplines.
—Forrester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Interlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interlock. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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interlock
intransitive verb
in·ter·lock
ˌin-tər-ˈläk
: to be or become mutually connected
also
: to be consistent in regard to major elements
confessions that interlock
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