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Definition latch onto in British 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 rumour and reported it as fact.

Synonyms and related words
concentrate focus listen
Definition latch onto in British English