Lockup

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003403",
  "term": "Lockup",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The state or mechanism in which two rotating parts, which can otherwise slip or turn at different rates, are mechanically coupled to rotate as a single unit. A common example is the torque converter lockup clutch in an automatic transmission, which engages at steady speeds to create a direct drive from the engine, eliminating hydraulic slippage. This state is distinct from the complete seizure of moving parts due to mechanical failure, which is also sometimes called lockup.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Blockieren",
    "es": "bloqueo de ruedas",
    "fr": "blocage de roue"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/lockup/"
}