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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Among other conditions: Jordan must do 50 hours of community service, submit to random drug testing and have an ignition interlock device (IID) put on his car, which prevents the engine from starting if the driver’s blood alcohol exceeds a certain limit.
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Verb
By tightly binding and interlocking the bamboo poles, Blue Temple’s team created a structural frame that distributes seismic loads evenly across the walls and roof.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Hundreds of billions of these interlocking plastic bricks have been made since then—estimates range from 50 to 80 pieces for every single person on Earth.
—JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
Some of the highlights of the collection are the super heavyweight sweatshirts and joggers (650g) designed to hold shape wear after wear; a heavyweight jersey (300g) with an oversized, roomy fit; and an interlock jersey (300g) with a polished finish.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Among other conditions: Jordan must do 50 hours of community service, submit to random drug testing and have an ignition interlock device (IID) put on his car, which prevents the engine from starting if the driver’s blood alcohol exceeds a certain limit.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Interlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interlock. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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