interlock
gb/ˌɪntɚlˈɑk/ us/ˌɪntɚlˈɑk/
B2
Engleză
egymásba illeszkedik, összekulcsol, összefügg, összefonódik, biztonsági reteszelés, reteszkapcsoló, összefüggés, összefonódás
VERB
B2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
[things] interlock; [someone] interlocks [thing] with [thing]
The two plastic pieces interlock to form a tight seal.
A két műanyag darab egymásba illeszkedik, így szorosan zár.
She interlocked her fingers and rested her hands on the table.
Összekulcsolta az ujjait, és a kezét az asztalra tette.
The gear teeth interlock smoothly when the machine is properly aligned.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The blocks interlock.
A kockák egymásba illeszkednek.
I interlocked my fingers.
Összekulcsoltam az ujjaimat.
Greșeală frecventă:
Don’t use *interlock* for simple contact or touching; it implies the parts lock/engage and stay together.
Sens
fit together and lock
Colocații
interlock fingers
|interlock hands
|interlock arms
|interlock gears
|interlock teeth
|interlock pieces
|interlock parts
|interlock blocks
|interlock tiles
|interlock bricks
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
separate (Move or keep the parts apart.)
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disengage (Stop the parts from being engaged or meshed.)
Teme
daily_life
|materials
|engineering
Definiție
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.
VERB
C1
2
összefügg
B2
összefonódik
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
[things] interlock; [something] interlocks with [something]
The company’s supply chain and delivery schedule interlock, so one delay affects everything.
A vállalat ellátási lánca és a szállítási ütemterv szorosan összefügg egymással, ezért egyetlen késés is mindent befolyásol.
In the report, economic and political pressures are shown to interlock.
A jelentés bemutatja, hogy a gazdasági és politikai nyomások összefonódnak.
The teams’ responsibilities interlock, so they have to coordinate daily.
Exemple pentru cursanți
These steps interlock.
Ezek a lépések összefüggenek.
Our plans interlock, so we must work together.
A terveink összefüggenek, ezért együtt kell dolgoznunk.
Greșeală frecventă:
Avoid using *interlock* for a one-way connection; it usually implies mutual connection or mutual dependence.
Sens
be closely connected and dependent
Colocații
interlock closely
|interlock with
|interlock systems
|interlock processes
|interlock roles
|interlock functions
|interlock responsibilities
|interlock interests
|interlock factors
|interlock networks
Sinonime
interconnect (Neutral term for being connected; less emphasis on mutual dependence.)
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intertwine (Suggests a complex or hard-to-separate relationship.)
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overlap (Emphasizes shared parts rather than mutual functioning.)
Antonime
operate independently (Work without affecting each other.)
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disconnect (Remove the connection between parts or systems.)
Teme
business
|society
|systems
Definiție
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.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Tipar de utilizare:
an interlock; a [safety/door] interlock
The lab equipment has an interlock that shuts it down if the door is opened.
A laborberendezésben van egy biztonsági reteszelés, amely leállítja a készüléket, ha kinyitják az ajtót.
Technicians discovered a faulty interlock switch on the machine guard.
A technikusok hibás reteszkapcsolót találtak a gépvédő burkolaton.
Never bypass the interlock during operation.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The machine has an interlock.
A gépen van biztonsági reteszelés.
The interlock stops the machine.
A biztonsági reteszelés leállítja a gépet.
Greșeală frecventă:
Don’t confuse *interlock* (a safety mechanism) with *lock* (a simple device for closing/locking).
Sens
safety device that prevents operation
Colocații
safety interlock
|interlock switch
|door interlock
|interlock circuit
|interlock mechanism
|interlock system
|electrical interlock
|mechanical interlock
|interlock feature
|interlock protection
Sinonime
safety switch (Broader; an interlock is specifically designed to prevent operation unless conditions are met.)
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failsafe (General safety design; not necessarily a specific interlock device.)
Antonime
override (A control that bypasses or defeats an interlock or restriction.)
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bypass (A workaround that disables a safety stop (not a device itself).)
Teme
engineering
|safety
|technology
Definiție
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.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
4
összefüggés
B2
összefonódás
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
the interlock between [things]; an interlock of [things]
The study highlights the interlock between housing costs and local wages.
A tanulmány rávilágít a lakhatási költségek és a helyi bérek közötti összefüggésre.
There is a strong interlock of interests between the two industries.
A két iparág között az érdekek erős összefonódása figyelhető meg.
Their success depends on the interlock of design, marketing, and customer support.
Exemple pentru cursanți
There is an interlock between these two systems.
Összefüggés van e két rendszer között.
Greșeală frecventă:
In this abstract noun sense, *interlock* is less common than *connection* or *link* in everyday speech.
Sens
a tight mutual connection
Colocații
interlock between
|interlock of interests
|interlock of systems
|interlock of factors
|close interlock
|complex interlock
|institutional interlock
|economic interlock
|political interlock
|social interlock
Sinonime
interconnection (More common and more neutral.)
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linkage (Often used in formal writing; focuses on the linking relationship.)
Antonime
separation (Lack of connection or dependence.)
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independence (No need to coordinate or fit with other parts.)
Teme
business
|society
|systems
Definiție
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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
interlock
IPA
GB/ˌɪntɚlˈɑk/
US/ˌɪntɚlˈɑk/
Silabe și accent
in - ter - lock (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ter)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: interlock
- Plural: interlock
Verb
- Base: interlock
- 3rd Person Singular: interlocks
- Present Participle: interlocking
- Past: interlocked
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
interlock knit
1/ˌɪntɚlˈɑk nˈɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
double-knit fabric type
A soft, stretchy kind of knitted fabric.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I interlock my fingers.
- She interlocked her fingers.
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.
Exemple
- 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.