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latch on > 3 senses
VERB1latch onTake hold of or attach to
2latch on, take up, fasten on, hook on, seize onAdopt
3latch on, catch on, get wise, get onto, tumble, cotton on, twig, get itUnderstand, usually after some initial difficulty
latch on > verb 1, contact
MeaningTake hold of or attach to.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Broadergrasp, hold on
latch on > verb 2, cognition
MeaningAdopt.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Synonymstake up, fasten on, hook on, seize on
Broaderespouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up
latch on > verb 3, cognition
MeaningUnderstand, usually after some initial difficulty.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymscatch on, get wise, get onto, tumble, cotton on, twig, get it
Broadergrok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, compass, apprehend

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