interlock

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to prevent vehicles from moving unless all wheels or couplings are in place and locked.

  - "The interlock system on the train prevented it from moving until all doors were closed."
  - "After the accident, the interlock was activated, preventing further damage."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with interlock
clock , dock , lock , rock

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Variants

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interlock , interlocked , interlocking , interlocks

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'enlok' meaning 'to lock'.

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Trivia

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1. Interlocks were first used in the railway industry in the 1800s to prevent trains from colliding.

2. Interlocks are an essential safety feature in many industries, including construction, transportation, and mining.

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Related Concepts

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1. Transport safety interlock: A safety mechanism used in vehicles and trains to prevent the operation of certain functions until other safety conditions are met.

2. Mechanical interlock: A physical connection between two moving parts that prevents them from moving independently.

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Culture

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Interlocks have been used in various industries, including transportation and construction, to ensure safety and prevent accidents.

How to Memorize "interlock"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a car with interlock brakes that prevent it from moving unless all wheels are on the ground.
   - Imagine a railway system with interlocks that prevent trains from colliding.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'interlock' with the idea of safety and prevention.
   - Remember that an interlock is a device that prevents something from moving unless certain conditions are met.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Interlocks keep things in place, ensuring safety in space.'
   - Remember that interlocks are 'Instrumental in preventing accidents and collisions.'

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