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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Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The various story strands are plaited together so neatly as to become a single braid, with an emphasis on how much these lives interlock as the shelter inmates support each other.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 May 2025
The state also requires an ignition interlock if someone has had their third offense, if one or two of the offenses are over ten years old.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
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Verb
Featuring continuous, interlocking lines, the popular motif symbolizes infinity, the eternal nature of life, unity and bonds of loyalty.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The various story strands are plaited together so neatly as to become a single braid, with an emphasis on how much these lives interlock as the shelter inmates support each other.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Noun
The state Senate this weekend also passed a final version of a bill to strengthen the state’s laws on people who repeatedly drink and drive by expanding the use of ignition interlock devices.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 May 2025
The state also requires an ignition interlock if someone has had their third offense, if one or two of the offenses are over ten years old.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
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“Interlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interlock. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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