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latch

verb

/lætʃ/

Meaning

to fasten or close something with a latch

She latched the door before leaving the house.

latch onto

lock, fasten, secure, clasp

unlock, release, open

latch the door, latch onto an idea, baby latching

to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree

to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available

to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something

to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent

to deal effectively with something difficult

to return to a previous state, condition, or practice