latch on
Third Person
latches on
Present Participle
latching on
Past Tense
latched on
Past Participle
latched on
1
to finally understand something, usually after some initial difficulty
- It took him a while to latch onto the concept, but he eventually got it.
- The new software was complicated at first, but I eventually latched on.
- The students latched on to the new teaching method quickly.
- I was feeling a bit lost at the new job, but I quickly latched on to the routine.
- The scientist latched onto the clue and made a breakthrough in his research.
2
to develop a strong interest in or affection for someone or something
- My daughter latched onto the new video game and wouldn't stop playing it.
- The puppy latched on to its new owner and never left his side.
- The child read a fantasy novel and latched on to the magical world, eagerly devouring similar books.
- The young girl visited the animal shelter, and when she saw the adorable kittens, she couldn't resist their charm and quickly latched on.
- The young musician listened to a particular genre of music and found it resonated deeply with them, causing them to latch on and explore it further.
3
to become firmly attached to something or someone
- The child latched on to her mother's arm and refused to let go.
- The magnet clung tightly to the metal surface, refusing to let go and latched on.
- The politician latched onto the popular issue in order to win votes.
- The climber latched on to the rock face and started to ascend.
- The baby reached out and latched on, gripping the toy with tiny fingers.