Interlocked

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈlɑːkd/

Interlocked (adj)

  1. Connected in a way that prevents separate movement; parts fit into each other and stay joined.
  2. Crossed and joined so that one part goes through or around another, forming one connected structure.
  3. Closely connected so that one thing affects or depends on another, making them hard to separate.

Interlocked (adjective)

Examples

  • The gears are interlocked tightly, so they turn together.
  • The parts stay interlocked tightly when the machine starts.