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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Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Josh brought back the interlocking O and S on the team’s caps and restored the team’s old-school jerseys.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Josh Max, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Virginia's law has rules that are similar to the state's law on Breathalyzer ignition interlocks, said Tara Gill, a senior director of advocacy and state legislation for Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 12 June 2025
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Verb
Shadows disappear into the interlocking arms of lifeless conifers at the far end of my garden.
—Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Josh brought back the interlocking O and S on the team’s caps and restored the team’s old-school jerseys.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Noun
An ignition interlock device is a breath test device connected to a vehicle’s ignition.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Virginia's law has rules that are similar to the state's law on Breathalyzer ignition interlocks, said Tara Gill, a senior director of advocacy and state legislation for Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 12 June 2025
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“Interlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interlock. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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