interlock
|in-ter-lock|
🇺🇸
/ˌɪn.tərˈlɑːk/
🇬🇧
/ˌɪn.təˈlɒk/
connect securely
Etymology
'interlock' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'interloken,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'loken' meant 'to lock.'
'interloken' transformed into the modern English word 'interlock' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Initially, it meant 'to lock between,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to connect or lock together.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or mechanism that prevents movement or operation until certain conditions are met.
The safety interlock prevents the machine from starting accidentally.
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Verb 1
to connect or lock together, often in a way that prevents movement.
The gears interlock to ensure smooth operation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45