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interlock

/ˈɪntərˌlɑk/ /ˈɪntərˌlɔk/

Meanings
noun
A safety device that prevents activation in unsafe conditions.

Examples :

"The washing machine has an interlock that prevents the door from being opened while the drum is spinning. "
technology machine device technical

Related Words

Illustration interlace

interlace noun

/ˈin.tɚ.leɪs/

(visual arts) A decorative element found especially in early medieval art

"Hiberno-Saxon interlace patterns"

Illustration washing

washing verb

/ˈwɒʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɔʃɪŋ/

To clean with water.

"Dishwashers wash dishes much more efficiently than most humans."

Illustration conditions

conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

Illustration spinning

spinning verb

/ˈspɪnɪŋ/

To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.

"I spun myself around a few times."

Illustration activation

activation noun

/æktɪˈveɪʃən/

Making active and effective; bringing into a state of activity.

"The activation of my new phone required entering a special code. "

Illustration prevents

prevents verb

/prɪˈvɛnts/ /priˈvɛnts/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration securely

securely adverb

/səˈkjɔːli/ /səˈkjɝli/

(manner) In a secure manner; without fear or apprehension; without danger

"My backpack was securely fastened to the chair, so I knew my books would stay put during the presentation. "

Illustration children

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

Illustration complete

complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

Illustration perfectly

perfectly adverb

/ˈpɜːfɪktli/ /ˈpɝfɪktli/

With perfection.

"They completed the first series perfectly."

Illustration interlocked

interlocked verb

/ˌɪntərˈlɑkt/ /ˌɪnɾərˈlɑkt/

To fit or clasp together securely.

"The puzzle pieces interlocked to form a picture of a cat. "

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "