Phrasal Verbs With 'Latch'

Latch on phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Understand, often after a long time
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: They were lying, but it took her ages to LATCH ON.

Latch on to phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Understand something, often after a long time
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: The police didn't LATCH ON TO what the crooks were doing for years.

Latch onto phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Connect to something
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: The gecko LATCHED ONTO the ceiling.
  2. Meaning: Decide or realise that something is good or profitable
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: Oil companies have LATCHED ONTO environmental ideas.

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