latch on

phrasal verb

latched on; latching on; latches on

British, informal

: to begin to understand something

What he was saying was complicated, so it took me a while to latch on.

Examples of latch on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yeah, when a baby latches on, that feed may last anywhere from five to 30 minutes, or even longer. —Quanta Magazine, 25 Apr. 2024

The lids have rubber seals that create an airtight seal that’s also leakproof, and latches on the side lock in contents. —Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2024

Then people latch on to simple solutions, which is the beginning of fascism. —Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 9 Apr. 2024

And in recent years, the skin care industry has latched on. —Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024

Ben’s player latched on to this moment and transformed the paper into a document that proved his right to the fortune, helping to settle the question that had kept him on earth. —Camille Butera, WIRED, 1 Apr. 2024

In addition to canines that are family pets, the parasite can also latch on to raccoons, marsh rabbits, dogs, horses, nutria, bobcats, mountain lions, opossums, and other mammals. —Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024

Elsewhere, younger givers are latching on to local causes. —Amanda Gordon, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2023

The non-skid rubber feet ensure that the machine stays in place and the non-stick surface prevents the batter from latching on while cooking. —Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024