Meaning of latch on in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   latch on

   Definitions

   1. adopt

   Examples

   • « take up new ideas »
2. 2. understand, usually after some initial difficulty

   Examples

   • « She didn't know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on »