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latched

UK
/lætʃt/
US
/lætʃt/
latched on
latched on

Translations

latchedadjective
more latched
Comp.
most latched
Super.
UK
/lætʃt/
US
/lætʃt/
The latched door kept the room secure.
Запертая дверь обеспечивала безопасность комнаты.
Synonyms
locked
fastened
secured
closed
firmly closed
locked in
clipped
snapped shut
hooked
latched shut
barred
bolted
clasped
shut
sealed
latchverb

latched

Past Simple

latched
Past Simple
latched
Past Participle
latching
Gerund
UK
/lætʃ/
US
/lætʃ/
He latched the door before going to bed.
Он запер дверь перед тем, как лечь спать.
She latched the window to keep the cold out.
Она защелкнула окно, чтобы не впустить холод.
Additional translations
захлопнуть
закрыть
Synonyms
secure
lock
clasp
shut
fasten

Definitions

latchedadjective
Secured or fastened with a latch.
The latched gate kept the garden safe from wandering animals.
Electronics, computing: Retained in a latch; maintained until deliberately changed.
Once the signal is latched, the value remains stable despite noise on the input.
latchverb
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.
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