Latched Meaning in English
word · lemma: latch
ˈɫætʃt
LATCHT
lˈætʃt
LATCHT
Definition
Closed or fastened by means of a latch, a small mechanical device that keeps a door, window, or gate securely shut.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used to describe doors, gates, or windows that are fastened with a latch. More common in passive constructions ('the door was latched'). Sometimes metaphorical, as in 'latched onto an idea' (not the same as 'locked', which is more secure).
Spanish: cerrado con pestillo - trabadoPortuguese (BR): trancado - fechado com trincoPortuguese (PT): trancado - fechado com trincoChinese (Simplified): 闩上 - 扣上Chinese (Traditional): 閂上 - 扣上Hindi: कुंडी से बंद किया गयाArabic: مغلق بمزلاجBengali: আঁটকানো - বন্ধ করা (আঁটা)Russian: защёлкнутый - запертый (на щеколду)Japanese: 掛けられた (ラッチで)Vietnamese: cài chốt - đóng chốtKorean: 잠긴 (걸쇠로)Turkish: mandallı - sürgülüUrdu: چٹخنی لگا ہواIndonesian: terkunci (dengan kait) - dikaitkan
Example Sentences
The gate was latched to keep the dog inside.
basic
Make sure the window is latched before you leave.
basic
The box is latched so it doesn't open accidentally.
basic
I thought the door was latched, but it swung open.
natural
She carefully latched the suitcase before heading out.
natural
The baby gate stays latched so the toddler can’t get into the kitchen.
natural