interlock
Definitions
General Science
- verb to connect together so that the movement or operation of one affects others
Aviation
- noun a series of switches and/or relays
- verb to connect together parts of a mechanism, so that the movement or operation of individual parts affects each other
Cars & Driving
- noun a device in a change-speed gearbox which prevents two gears being engaged at the same time
Computing
- noun a security device that is part of the logon prompt and requires a password
- verb to prevent a device from performing another task until the present one has been completed
- noun a safety device that disables a process or piece of equipment if it might cause harm, e.g. a fusewire which prevents a circuit blowing
- verb to fit things together so that they join firmly
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