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Definition of latching - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mechanical actionthe act of fastening with a latch
- Latching the gate keeps the animals inside.
2.
linguisticsTECH. situation where one speaker follows another without pauseTECH.
- Latching often occurs in fast-paced conversations.
Adjective
automaticcapable of securing automatically when closed
- The latching door lock engages when the door shuts.
Origin of latching
Old English, læccan (to seize)
Examples of latching in a sentence
He checked the latching on each cabinet before the truck hit the highway. In the podcast interview, latching made the dialogue feel urgent. The actors practiced latching to keep the scene’s tension high. The latching mechanism ensures the gate stays closed. A latching device secures the cabinet doors automatically.
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- French:verrouillage, à fermeture automatique, ...
- German:Verriegeln, selbstverriegelnd, ...
- Italian:chiusura con chiavistello, automatico, ...
- Spanish:enclavamiento, automático, ...
- Portuguese:trancamento, de fecho automático, ...
- Chinese:上闩, 自动锁定的, ...
- Japanese:ラッチング, 自動で, ...
- Arabic:عَمَلِيَّة الإِغْلَاق بِالمِزْلَاق, ذاتي الإِغْلاق, ...
- Hebrew:נְעִילָה, נִנְעָל אוֹטוֹמָטִית, ...
- Russian:защёлкивание, автоматический, ...
- Ukrainian:засування, автоматичний, ...
- Hindi:कुंडी लगाना, लैचिंग, ...
Definition of latch - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
door fasteningdevice that secures a door or gate
- He lifted the latch to open the gate.
2.
breastfeedingconnection of a baby to the breast
- The nurse checked the baby's latch.
3.
technologyTECH. electronic circuit that holds a stateTECH.
- The latch maintained the signal until reset.
4.
securityTECH. lightweight lock in databasesTECH.
- The database uses a latch for data integrity.
Verb
1.
catchingtr. catch or hold onto somethingtr.
- He latched onto the opportunity quickly.
2.
mechanicstr./intr. Rare attach or connect firmlytr./intr. Rare
- The trailer must be latched onto the truck securely..
Expressions with latch
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understand something after initial confusion
She finally latched on to the concept.
mentally grasp or understand an idea
He quickly latched onto the new concept.
spring-loaded device securing a door
The door latch clicked as she closed the door.
closed but not locked, can be opened with latch
The front door is on the latch for easy access.
lock opened from outside with key, inside without
She double-checked the night latch before going to bed..
catch holding the hood of a car shut
Make sure the hood latch is secure before driving.
spring-loaded metal piece that keeps a door closed until a handle moves it
The door latch bolt would not retract, so the door stayed stuck shut.
system of parts that lets a latch secure and release an object
The door would not stay shut because the latch mechanism was worn.
circuit that maintains its state until changed
The latch circuit keeps the light on until switched off.
Origin of latch
English, latch (fasten)
Examples of latch in a sentence
She heard the latch click as the door closed. A good latch is crucial for effective feeding. The lactation consultant demonstrated a proper latch. The engineer checked the latch for faults. A faulty latch can disrupt the circuit. The system's latch failed, causing a security breach.
Engineers designed a new latch to improve database safety. She latched the door to keep it secure. The child latched onto his mother's hand tightly. He latched the gate before leaving. Make sure to latch the door at night.
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- French:loquet, s'accrocher, ...
- German:Riegel, ergreifen, ...
- Italian:fermo, afferrare, ...
- Spanish:pestillo, aprovechar, ...
- Portuguese:trinco, agarrar, ...
- Chinese:门闩, 抓住, ...
- Japanese:掛け金, 飛びつく, ...
- Arabic:مِزْلَاج, تَشَبَّثَ, ...
- Hebrew:בְּרִיחַ, לְהֵיאָחֵז בְּ, ...
- Russian:засов, ухватиться, ...
- Ukrainian:засувка, зачепитися, ...
- Hindi:कुंडी, पकड़ना, ...
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