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Interlock (Verb)

Become engaged or intermeshed with one another; "They were locked in embrace".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Their fingers interlock as they took a romantic stroll along the beach.
The cogs interlock seamlessly in the complex machine.
The dancers' arms interlock as they moved to the rhythm of the music.
Her hands interlock with his, and they shared a tender moment.
Their legs interlock as they sat together on the couch, a sign of their deep affection.

Coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The different departments must interlock seamlessly in order to achieve the company's long-term goals.
During the training session, the team practiced a series of exercises that helped their movements interlock and improve overall performance.
To complete the intricate puzzle, the team worked together and made sure that every piece would interlock perfectly with the others.
The researchers found that when individual tasks interlock correctly, productivity increased significantly and errors decreased.
The conductor carefully coordinated the orchestra's movements to ensure that the various sections would interlock harmoniously during the performance.

Hold in a locking position; "He locked his hands around her neck".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The pieces interlock perfectly to form a strong structure.
She learned to interlock her fingers to support her injury.
The gears must interlock before the machine can function properly.
As a defensive strategy, the players must interlock their arms to block the opponent.
The doors interlock with each other for maximum security.