Definitions

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  • noun A mechanism that prevents a car from starting if the driver has exceeded the legal limits of alcohol consumption

Etymologies

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Blend of alcohol and lock

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Examples

  • In its commendation, the jury said that Volvo Buses was awarded the prize for developing an alcolock that was specially adapted to the requirements of the bus sector, such as enabling the rapid changeover of drivers out in services.

    StreetInsider.com News Articles 2010

  • The company was awarded the prize for its work on an alcolock specially adapted for buses.

    StreetInsider.com News Articles 2010

  • The company was awarded the prize for its work on an alcolock specially adapted for buses.

    StreetInsider.com News Articles 2010

  • In its commendation, the jury said that Volvo Buses was awarded the prize for developing an alcolock that was specially adapted to the requirements of the bus sector, such as enabling the rapid changeover of drivers out in services.

    StreetInsider.com News Articles 2010

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