What part of speech is interlock?

Interlock can be categorized as a noun and a verb.

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Parts of speech

  • 1. interlock is a verb, present, 1st person singular of interlock (infinitive).
  • 2. interlock is a verb (infinitive).
  • 3. interlock is a noun, singular of interlocks.

Inflections

Verb

Noun

What does interlock mean?

Definitions

Verb

interlock - become engaged or intermeshed with one another; "They were locked in embrace"
interlock - coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
interlock - hold in a locking position; "He locked his hands around her neck"

Noun

interlock - a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting; "car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock"
interlock - the act of interlocking or meshing; "an interlocking of arms by the police held the crowd in check"

Examples of interlock

#   Sentence  
1. noun Car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock.
2. noun This car is fully equipped with an ignition interlock device.
Sentence  
noun
Car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock.
This car is fully equipped with an ignition interlock device.

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