interlock
If two things interlock, they join together and hold tightly.
To fit together so that parts overlap or engage and hold each other firmly in place.
If things interlock, they are connected and affect each other.
To be connected in a way that makes different parts or activities depend on each other and work together.
An interlock is a safety device that stops a machine from working in the wrong conditions.
A device or control system that prevents a machine or process from operating unless certain conditions are met, especially for safety.
An interlock is a strong connection where parts work together.
A close connection in which parts fit together or depend on each other so that they function as a whole.
- Base: interlock
- Plural: interlock
- Base: interlock
- 3rd Person Singular: interlocks
- Present Participle: interlocking
- Past: interlocked
interlock knit
1double-knit fabric type
A soft, stretchy kind of knitted fabric.
- The brand uses interlock knit for a softer feel against the skin.
- These pajamas are made from interlock knit cotton.
- Interlock knit fabric holds its shape better than many single knits.
interlock your fingers
1lace fingers together
To join your fingers together from both hands.
- He interlocked his fingers and stretched his arms above his head.
- She interlocked her fingers behind her neck while she waited.
- Interlock your fingers and press your palms outward.
- I interlock my fingers.
- She interlocked her fingers.
interlocking directorate
1shared board members between companies
When the same person is a director in more than one company.
- Regulators examined whether an interlocking directorate reduced competition.
- The report lists interlocking directorates across the banking sector.
- The company agreed to end an interlocking directorate arrangement.