latching

UK
/ˈlætʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈlætʃɪŋ/
latchingnoun
latchings
pl
Translations
The door has a latching mechanism to keep it closed.
Дверь имеет механизм защелки для удержания её в закрытом состоянии.
The latching of the components ensures they stay in place.
Фиксация компонентов обеспечивает их удержание на месте.
Additional translations
Definitions
The act or process of fastening or securing something with a latch.
The latching of the gate was secure, ensuring that the animals couldn't escape.
A mechanism or device that fastens or secures something with a latch.
The latching on the door was broken, so it wouldn't stay closed.
latchinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈlætʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈlætʃɪŋ/
Used attributively for devices or mechanisms that latch automatically.
Definitions
Designed to latch or remain locked automatically after being activated.
The latching relay continues to conduct current even after the control signal is removed.
latchverb

latching

Gerund

latched
Past Simple
latched
Past Participle
latching
Gerund
UK
/lætʃ/
US
/lætʃ/
Translations
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
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.
latchnoun
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.
latchadjective
Definitions
Relating to or designed for a latch.
The latch handle was made of brass.