1. past tense and past participle of latch; fastened or secured with a latch

1. secured or fastened with a latch

Examples

• She latched the gate behind her as she left the garden.
• The door was securely latched for the night.
• He latched onto the idea immediately and wouldn’t let go.
• The baby latched onto her mother during feeding.
• Make sure the window is properly latched before the storm.
• The cabinet door remained latched despite the earthquake.
• They latched the barn door to keep the animals inside.