entrelaçar, encaixar, travar
1. to lock or link together tightly; to fit together in a way that prevents separation
The two pieces interlock to form a complete puzzle.
As duas peças se entrelaçam para formar um quebra-cabeça completo.
2. to connect or engage in a mutually dependent or related way
The company's various departments interlock in their operations.
Os vários departamentos da empresa se entrelaçam em suas operações.
3. a device or mechanism that prevents action unless certain conditions are met
The safety interlock prevents the machine from operating when the door is open.
O travamento de segurança impede que a máquina funcione quando a porta está aberta.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'interlock' is commonly used in technical, mechanical, and safety contexts, especially in manufacturing and industrial settings. The concept is frequently referenced in discussions of vehicle safety features, puzzle construction, and organizational structures. In the USA, the term is widely used in automotive safety systems and smart home technology contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
interlocking system - sistema de travamento integrado
interlocking fingers - dedos entrelaçados
interlocking directorate - conselho de administração entrelaçado
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