interlock

A noun referring either to a mechanical device that prevents an automotive engine from starting unless certain conditions are met, or to the action of interlocking or meshing components together.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее либо механическое устройство, которое предотвращает запуск автомобильного двигателя, если не выполнены определённые условия, либо действие по сцеплению или соединению компонентов вместе.esSustantivo que designa un mecanismo que impide el funcionamiento de un motor (por ejemplo, de un automóvil) si no se cumplen ciertas condiciones, o la acción de acoplarse o conectarse componentes entre sí.frNom désignant soit un dispositif mécanique qui empêche le démarrage d'un moteur de véhicule si certaines conditions ne sont pas remplies, soit l'action d'emboîter ou de relier des composants entre eux.deSubstantiv, das entweder eine mechanische Sicherheitsvorrichtung bezeichnet, die das Starten eines Fahrzeugmotors verhindert, wenn bestimmte Bedingungen nicht erfüllt sind (z. B. Wegfahrsperre), oder das Ineinandergreifen bzw. Verbinden von Bauteilen.ptSubstantivo que designa um dispositivo mecânico de segurança que impede o funcionamento de algo, como o motor de um carro, se certas condições não forem atendidas, ou a ação de encaixar ou conectar componentes entre si.zh名词，指一种机械装置或安全机制，可防止在未满足特定条件时启动汽车发动机；也指将部件互相咬合或连接在一起的动作或状态。arاسم يدل على جهاز ميكانيكي يمنع تشغيل محرك السيارة ما لم تتحقق شروط معينة، أو على فعل الترابط أو التماسك أو التعشيق بين الأجزاء.

1. Automotive safety device B2 formal technical

   A device that prevents an automotive engine from starting unless certain conditions are met, such as a seatbelt being fastened or a brake pedal being pressed.

   • The car's interlock prevents the engine from starting unless the driver's seatbelt is fastened.
   • Modern vehicles often include an interlock system for the ignition.
   • The mechanic checked the interlock to ensure it was functioning correctly.

   ruБлокировкаesInterlock de seguridad automotrizfrDispositif de verrouillage de sécurité automobiledeWegfahrsperreptBloqueio de segurançazh联锁装置arقفل الأمان

2. Act of meshing B2 formal

   The act of interlocking or meshing, where parts fit together closely.

   • The interlock of the gears ensures smooth transmission of power.
   • The puzzle pieces require a precise interlock to stay together.
   • The interlock of the bricks made the wall very stable.

   ruСцеплениеesEngranajefrEngrènementdeIneinandergreifenptEngatezh联锁arتعشيق

   Synonyme: engagementinterlockingmeshmeshing

• interlocks plural form
• interlocks' possessive plural form
• interlock's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe the action of fitting or locking together, or connecting in a way that prevents separation or independent movement.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия соединения или сцепления вместе, или соединения таким образом, который предотвращает разделение или независимое движение.esVerbo que describe la acción de encajar o unir dos o más piezas de modo que queden enganchadas o trabadas entre sí, impidiendo que se separen o se muevan de forma independiente.frVerbe décrivant l'action de s'engrener ou de se connecter ensemble, ou de se joindre d'une manière qui empêche la séparation ou le mouvement indépendant.deVerb, das beschreibt, dass Dinge ineinandergreifen, sich verzahnen oder so verbunden werden, dass sie sich nicht trennen oder unabhängig voneinander bewegen können.ptVerbo usado para descrever a ação de conectar ou engatar peças entre si, geralmente de modo que fiquem travadas e não possam se separar ou se mover de forma independente.zh指将两个或多个部分连接或扣合在一起，使其相互咬合、固定，从而防止分开或独立运动。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف عملية الربط أو التعشيق معًا، أو الاتصال بطريقة تمنع الانفصال أو الحركة المستقلة.

1. Coordinate effectively B2 formal

   To arrange or organize parts so that they work together smoothly and efficiently.

   • The team's roles interlock to ensure the project runs without delays.
   • The various departments interlock their schedules for maximum productivity.
   • The gears interlock perfectly, allowing the machine to operate smoothly.

   ruСогласовыватьesCoordinar eficazmentefrcoordonner efficacementdeaufeinander abstimmenptCoordenar efetivamentezh协调arالتنسيق والمواءمة

   Synonyme: aligncoordinatedovetailharmonizeintegratemeshsynchronize

2. Hold in a locking position B2 formal

   To secure or fasten something by fitting parts together so they cannot move.

   • The safety mechanism interlocks the door when the machine is running.
   • The pieces interlock to form a sturdy structure.
   • The puzzle pieces interlock tightly, making it difficult to separate them.

   ruСцеплятьesentrelazar, enclavarfrVerrouiller en emboîtantdeIneinandergreifenptEncaixarzh锁定arتَعْشيق

   Synonyme: claspconnectcoupleengagefastenjoinlockmesh

3. Become engaged or intermeshed B2 formal

   To fit together or become connected, often referring to mechanical parts or systems.

   • The teeth of the gears interlock to transfer motion.
   • The zipper's teeth interlock when you pull it up.
   • The train tracks interlock at the junction to allow switching.

   ruСцеплятьсяesEngranar o encajarfrS'engrener / s'imbriquerdeIneinandergreifenptEngatar-sezh啮合arيتشابك

   Synonyme: connectcoupleengageinterlinkjoinlockmesh

• interlocked past participle
• interlocked past simple
• interlocking present participle
• interlocks third person singular