אנגלית

interlock

gb/ˌɪntɚlˈɑk/ us/ˌɪntɚlˈɑk/
B2 אנגלית
משמעויות
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פועל B2 action
1

fit together and lock

If two things interlock, they join together and hold tightly.

תבנית שימוש: [things] interlock; [someone] interlocks [thing] with [thing]
טעות נפוצה:
Don’t use *interlock* for simple contact or touching; it implies the parts lock/engage and stay together.
מילים נרדפות
lock together (More general; does not always suggest overlapping parts.) | mesh (Common for gears/teeth fitting together.) | link (Often suggests connection rather than physical locking.)
הפכים
separate (Move or keep the parts apart.) | disengage (Stop the parts from being engaged or meshed.)
צירופים
interlock fingers |interlock hands |interlock arms |interlock gears |interlock teeth |interlock pieces |interlock parts |interlock blocks |interlock tiles |interlock bricks
נושאים
daily_life |materials |engineering
דוגמאות
  • The two plastic pieces interlock to form a tight seal.
  • She interlocked her fingers and rested her hands on the table.
  • The gear teeth interlock smoothly when the machine is properly aligned.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The blocks interlock.
  • I interlocked my fingers.
פועל C1 relation
2

be closely connected and dependent

If things interlock, they are connected and affect each other.

תבנית שימוש: [things] interlock; [something] interlocks with [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Avoid using *interlock* for a one-way connection; it usually implies mutual connection or mutual dependence.
מילים נרדפות
interconnect (Neutral term for being connected; less emphasis on mutual dependence.) | intertwine (Suggests a complex or hard-to-separate relationship.) | overlap (Emphasizes shared parts rather than mutual functioning.)
הפכים
operate independently (Work without affecting each other.) | disconnect (Remove the connection between parts or systems.)
צירופים
interlock closely |interlock with |interlock systems |interlock processes |interlock roles |interlock functions |interlock responsibilities |interlock interests |interlock factors |interlock networks
נושאים
business |society |systems
דוגמאות
  • The company’s supply chain and delivery schedule interlock, so one delay affects everything.
  • In the report, economic and political pressures are shown to interlock.
  • The teams’ responsibilities interlock, so they have to coordinate daily.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • These steps interlock.
  • Our plans interlock, so we must work together.
שם עצם technical C1 entity
3

safety device that prevents operation

An interlock is a safety device that stops a machine from working in the wrong conditions.

תבנית שימוש: an interlock; a [safety/door] interlock
טעות נפוצה:
Don’t confuse *interlock* (a safety mechanism) with *lock* (a simple device for closing/locking).
מילים נרדפות
safety switch (Broader; an interlock is specifically designed to prevent operation unless conditions are met.) | failsafe (General safety design; not necessarily a specific interlock device.)
הפכים
override (A control that bypasses or defeats an interlock or restriction.) | bypass (A workaround that disables a safety stop (not a device itself).)
צירופים
safety interlock |interlock switch |door interlock |interlock circuit |interlock mechanism |interlock system |electrical interlock |mechanical interlock |interlock feature |interlock protection
נושאים
engineering |safety |technology
דוגמאות
  • The lab equipment has an interlock that shuts it down if the door is opened.
  • Technicians discovered a faulty interlock switch on the machine guard.
  • Never bypass the interlock during operation.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • The machine has an interlock.
  • The interlock stops the machine.
שם עצם formal C1 abstract
4

a tight mutual connection

An interlock is a strong connection where parts work together.

תבנית שימוש: the interlock between [things]; an interlock of [things]
טעות נפוצה:
In this abstract noun sense, *interlock* is less common than *connection* or *link* in everyday speech.
מילים נרדפות
interconnection (More common and more neutral.) | linkage (Often used in formal writing; focuses on the linking relationship.)
הפכים
separation (Lack of connection or dependence.) | independence (No need to coordinate or fit with other parts.)
צירופים
interlock between |interlock of interests |interlock of systems |interlock of factors |close interlock |complex interlock |institutional interlock |economic interlock |political interlock |social interlock
נושאים
business |society |systems
דוגמאות
  • The study highlights the interlock between housing costs and local wages.
  • There is a strong interlock of interests between the two industries.
  • Their success depends on the interlock of design, marketing, and customer support.
דוגמאות ללומדים
  • There is an interlock between these two systems.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
interlock
IPA
GB/ˌɪntɚlˈɑk/
US/ˌɪntɚlˈɑk/
הברות והטעמה
in - ter - lock (3 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
צורות המילה
Noun
  • Base: interlock
  • Plural: interlock
Verb
  • Base: interlock
  • 3rd Person Singular: interlocks
  • Present Participle: interlocking
  • Past: interlocked
משפחת מילים
Forms
interlocks verb interlocking verb interlocked verb
Related words
lock verb A1 locker noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
unlock verb A2
Advanced or less common
lockable adjective
ביטויים

interlock knit

1
/ˌɪntɚlˈɑk nˈɪt/
fixed phrase technical

double-knit fabric type

A soft, stretchy kind of knitted fabric.

דוגמאות
  • 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

1
/ˌɪntɚlˈɑk jˈʊɹ fˈɪŋɡɚz/
fixed phrase

lace fingers together

To join your fingers together from both hands.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

interlocking directorate

1
/ˈɪntɚlˌɑkɪŋ dɪɹˈɛktɚˌeɪt/
fixed phrase business

shared board members between companies

When the same person is a director in more than one company.

דוגמאות
  • 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.

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