latch (A2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /lætʃ/
Definition
A sliding bolt or bar that fastens a door, gate, or window, typically by dropping into a bracket or hole.
Examples
He lifted the latch and opened the gate.
Make sure the back door is securely on the latch.
The old wooden chest had a rusty iron latch.
How to Use latch
- latch onto (phrasal verb)
- To become fixed on or attached to something, often mentally or figuratively. — "The child latched onto the bright red toy immediately."
- latch on (phrasal verb)
- To understand or grasp an idea. — "After a few minutes, she finally latched on to what he was explaining."
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