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latch

/lætʃ/

latch on

latchnoun

latches

/lætʃ/

Translations

защёлка

He installed a new latch on the gate.

Он установил новую защёлку на ворота.

запор

The door has a simple latch to keep it closed.

Дверь имеет простой запор, чтобы держать её закрытой.

Additional translations

щеколда

задвижка

Definitions

A fastening or lock consisting of a movable bar that fits into a notch or slot, used to secure a door, gate, or window.

She secured the gate with a latch to keep it closed.

A type of fastener used in electronics to hold components in place.

The technician checked the latch on the circuit board to ensure it was secure.

A bistable electronic circuit that stores one bit of information until it is changed by an input signal.

The engineer used a simple latch to hold the output state of the sensor.

The manner in which a baby attaches to a breast for feeding.

The nurse checked the baby's latch to ensure effective breastfeeding.

Synonyms

latchverb

latched

Past Simple

latched

Past Participle

latching

Gerund

/lætʃ/

Translations

запирать

He latched the door before going to bed.

Он запер дверь перед тем, как лечь спать.

защелкнуть

She latched the window to keep the cold out.

Она защелкнула окно, чтобы не впустить холод.

Additional translations

захлопнуть

закрыть

Definitions

To fasten or secure something with a latch.

She latched the gate to keep the dog from escaping.

To attach oneself to something or someone, often used metaphorically.

The child latched onto her mother's leg, refusing to let go.

To become fastened or closed by means of a latch.

The door won't latch unless you push it firmly.

Of a baby, to attach to a breast and begin suckling.

The midwife helped the newborn latch quickly after birth.

To come to understand or realize something (usually followed by "on" or "onto").

After a few minutes, the students latched on to the concept.

Synonyms

latchadjective

Used attributively before a noun to indicate relation to a latch, e.g., 'latch mechanism'.

Definitions

Relating to or designed for a latch.

The latch handle was made of brass.