latched onto

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Definition of latched onto in English English dictionary

latch onto
To obtain, acquire or get and keep hold of something

They latched onto the idea and gave it up only reluctantly.

latch onto
If one thing latches onto another, or if it latches on, it attaches itself to it and becomes part of it. These are substances which specifically latch onto the protein on the cell membrane
latch onto
If someone latches onto a person or an idea or latches on, they become very interested in the person or idea, often finding them so useful that they do not want to leave them. Rob had latched onto me. He followed me around, sat beside me at lunch, and usually ended up working with me Other trades have been quick to latch on
latched onto

    Hyphenation

    latched on·to

    Turkish pronunciation

    läçt ôntu

    Pronunciation

    /ˈlaʧt ˈônto͞o/ /ˈlæʧt ˈɔːntuː/

    Videos

    ... And she latched onto a song that was very risky for me to ...
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