Definition of Interlock

1. Noun. A device that prevents an automotive engine from starting. "Car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock"

Exact synonyms: Ignition Interlock
Generic synonyms: Device

2. Verb. Coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively.
Exact synonyms: Mesh
Generic synonyms: Coordinate, Organise, Organize

3. Noun. The act of interlocking or meshing. "An interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check"
Exact synonyms: Interlocking, Mesh, Meshing
Generic synonyms: Catch, Grab, Snap, Snatch
Derivative terms: Mesh

4. Verb. Hold in a locking position. "He locked his hands around her neck"
Exact synonyms: Interlace, Lock
Generic synonyms: Hold, Take Hold
Derivative terms: Lock

5. Verb. Become engaged or intermeshed with one another. "They were locked in embrace"
Exact synonyms: Lock
Generic synonyms: Bosom, Embrace, Hug, Squeeze
Derivative terms: Interlocking, Lock

Definition of Interlock

1. v. i. To unite, embrace, communicate with, or flow into, one another; to be connected in one system; to lock into one another; to interlace firmly.

2. v. t. To unite by locking or linking together; to secure in place by mutual fastening.

Definition of Interlock

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Interlock

interlobitis
interlobular
interlobular
interlobular arteries
interlobular arteries of kidney
interlobular arteries of liver
interlobular duct
interlobular ductules
interlobular emphysema
interlobular pleurisy
interlobular septum
interlobular veins of kidney
interlobular veins of liver
interlocal
interlocal additivity
interlock (current term)
interlocked
interlocking
interlocking gyri
interlocks
interlocutor
interlocutors
interlocutory
interlocutory injunction
interlocutrice
interloop
interlooped
interlooping
interloops
interlope

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