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Definition latch onto in American English

latch onto phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to go with someone who does not want to be with you

Example

Two boys tried to latch onto us as we were leaving.

Synonyms and related words
come drive walk
2

to immediately become very interested in something that you discover

Example

The media latched onto the rumor and reported it as fact.

Synonyms and related words
concentrate focus listen
3

to get something

Example

I've latched onto a source of cheap office supplies.

Synonyms and related words
get come by accept
Definition latch onto in American English