Meaning of the word "latch on" in English

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latch on

US /lætʃ ɑːn/

UK /lætʃ ɑːn/

to understand something completely

Example:

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It took him a while to latch on to the new concept.

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The students quickly latched on to the teacher's instructions.

Synonym:

grasp comprehend understand fathom apprehend

to become attached to or fix oneself firmly to something

Example:

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The baby latched on to her mother's finger.

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The dog latched on to the bone and wouldn't let go.

Synonym:

cling adhere stick fasten grip

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