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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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The tracks interlock with other tracks—and with extramusical artifacts, headlines, and rumors—to build a larger story that makes each individual work more enjoyable.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
According to court records, Drummond, a college football player at Oklahoma State University, was allowed to continue driving his personal car with an interlock device that prevents a vehicle from operating unless the driver provides a clean breath sample.
—Dale Denwalt, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
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Verb
All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The tracks interlock with other tracks—and with extramusical artifacts, headlines, and rumors—to build a larger story that makes each individual work more enjoyable.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Spearheaded by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, D-Irvine, the bill extends California’s law that requires interlock initiation devices or breathalyzers for repeat DUI offenders and some first-time offenders.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
According to court records, Drummond, a college football player at Oklahoma State University, was allowed to continue driving his personal car with an interlock device that prevents a vehicle from operating unless the driver provides a clean breath sample.
—Dale Denwalt, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Interlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interlock. Accessed 6 Sep. 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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