English Explanatory Dictionary

latch onto

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To obtain, acquire or get and keep hold of something.
  2. To approach or stay close to someone, especially in a manner perceived as bothersome.

Pronunciation

En-au-latch onto.ogg

Word forms

latch onto latches onto latching onto latched onto latch on to

Synonyms

catch on cotton on fasten get onto hook on seize on take up
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