Word
interlocking
Phoneticsin·ter·lock·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪntɝˌɫɑkɪŋ/
UK/ˌɪntəlˈɒkɪŋ/
Definition
n. a system where different parts fit together perfectly to support each other. You often see this in things like gears or in how different groups of people work together.
n. a system or arrangement in which individual components are connected or coordinated to form a single, unified whole. Often describes mechanical parts or complex social and economic structures.
Examples
“The gears form an interlocking system.”
“The two companies formed an interlocking agreement to share their research and development costs.”
“The interlocking nature of the trade agreements means that a disruption in one market can have a cascading effect across the entire global supply chain.”
Examples
simple
“The gears form an interlocking system.”
contextual
“The two companies formed an interlocking agreement to share their research and development costs.”
complex
“The interlocking nature of the trade agreements means that a disruption in one market can have a cascading effect across the entire global supply chain.”
Real-World Examples
“Those patterns, according to the model, would help neighboring DNA molecules align with one another much like two interlocking spiral staircases.” “Instead, they are interlocking, the art forming a sensory, aesthetic and emotional expression of the hard-nosed research.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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