alcolock en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæl.kə.lɑk/ (General-American)
- /-kəʊ-/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /-koʊ-/ (General-American)
- /ˈæl.kə.lɒk/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of alcohol + lock.
Meanings
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A mechanism that prevents a car from starting if the driver has exceeded the legal limits of alcohol consumption.
Various international studies have shown that alcolock users had 65% to 95% fewer repeat offences than drivers whose driving licence was suspended or revoked. The previous Government conducted a trial programme in 2005, but there was never any follow-up.
2013 December 10, Rehman Chishti, “Road Safety”, in parliamentary debates (House of Commons):
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| alcolocks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fi alkolukko (mechanism that prevents a car from starting)