Latch on

verb

To understand something or learn it.

I had difficulty at first but then I began to latch on.
Visual representation of "latch on" - To understand something or learn it

Often appears as...

  • latch on to a concept
  • latch on to a idea
verb

To hold something securely, usually by attaching to it.

The baby latched on to her mother's finger.
Visual representation of "latch on" - To hold something securely, usually by attaching to it

Often appears as...

  • latch on to a person
  • latch on to a object
verb

To show a lot of interest in something and not stop doing it or talking about it.

The media has latched on to this topic for the past few days.
Visual representation of "latch on" - To show a lot of interest in something and not stop doing it or talking about it

Often appears as...

  • latch on to a topic
  • latch on to a trend
verb

When a baby starts to suck milk from its mother's breast.

The nurse showed the new mother how to get the baby to latch on correctly.
Visual representation of "latch on" - When a baby starts to suck milk from its mother's breast

Often appears as...

  • latch on during feeding
  • latch on to a breast

Usage tips

Medical

verb

To understand something or learn it.

I had difficulty at first but then I began to latch on.
Visual representation of "latch on" - To understand something or learn it

Often appears as...

  • latch on to a concept
  • latch on to a idea
verb

To hold something securely, usually by attaching to it.

The baby latched on to her mother's finger.
Visual representation of "latch on" - To hold something securely, usually by attaching to it

Often appears as...

  • latch on to a person
  • latch on to a object
verb

To show a lot of interest in something and not stop doing it or talking about it.

The media has latched on to this topic for the past few days.
Visual representation of "latch on" - To show a lot of interest in something and not stop doing it or talking about it

Often appears as...

  • latch on to a topic
  • latch on to a trend
verb

When a baby starts to suck milk from its mother's breast.

The nurse showed the new mother how to get the baby to latch on correctly.
Visual representation of "latch on" - When a baby starts to suck milk from its mother's breast

Often appears as...

  • latch on during feeding
  • latch on to a breast

Usage tips

Medical

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Context Matters

Use 'latch on' to express a moment of realization or comprehension in a discussion or study session.

Illustration for Context Matters
Once he explained it in simpler terms, I was able to latch on.
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Progressive Understanding

'Latch on' is often used when gradually becoming familiar with complex instructions or concepts.

Illustration for Progressive Understanding
She latched on after practicing the problem several times.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Context Matters

Use 'latch on' to express a moment of realization or comprehension in a discussion or study session.

Illustration for Context Matters
Once he explained it in simpler terms, I was able to latch on.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Progressive Understanding

'Latch on' is often used when gradually becoming familiar with complex instructions or concepts.

Illustration for Progressive Understanding
She latched on after practicing the problem several times.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Context Matters

Use 'latch on' to express a moment of realization or comprehension in a discussion or study session.

Illustration for Context Matters
Once he explained it in simpler terms, I was able to latch on.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Progressive Understanding

'Latch on' is often used when gradually becoming familiar with complex instructions or concepts.

Illustration for Progressive Understanding
She latched on after practicing the problem several times.
Visual representation of the word "Latch on"

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