Interlock (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A device that prevents an automotive engine from starting; "car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ignition interlock must be disabled before the mechanic can begin the engine repair job.
- Car thieves know how to bypass the ignition interlock on most vehicle models.
- The court ordered the repeat offender to install an interlock in her car as a condition of her license reinstatement.
- He struggled to start the car until he realized the interlock was still engaged.
- After multiple drunk driving convictions, his lawyer advised him to voluntarily install an interlock to mitigate sentencing.