latch

• Vorrichtung zum Verschließen von Türen, Toren oder Fenstern, meist ein Riegel oder eine Falle, die in eine Aussparung greift. Bezeichnet auch ein federndes Schloss, das von außen mit einem Schlüssel geöffnet wird.

A device used to fasten a door, gate, or window, typically consisting of a bar or bolt that fits into a notch or groove. It can also refer to a spring-loaded lock that opens from the outside with a key.

1. Spring-loaded door lockB1formal

   A type of lock that uses a spring mechanism and can typically be opened from the outside only with a key.

   Schnappschloss

   • He turned the key and the latch clicked open.
   • The front door has a sturdy latch that requires a key from outside.
   • She forgot her keys and couldn't release the latch.

   Synonymenight latch

2. Fastening bar for a door or gateB1formal

   A simple fastening device consisting of a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove to secure a door or gate.

   Verriegelung für Tür oder Tor

   • The old wooden gate was secured with a heavy iron latch.
   • He lifted the latch and pushed the door open.
   • The latch on the garden gate needs oiling because it squeaks.

   Synonymeboltcatchclaspfastenerhasp

• Verb, das das Festmachen oder Verschließen von etwas mit einem Riegel oder einer Klinke bezeichnet; im übertragenen Sinn: sich an etwas festhalten, anklammern oder sich an etwas hängen.

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening or closing something with a latch, or metaphorically to attach or cling to something.

1. Fasten with a latchB1formal

   To close or secure something using a latch mechanism.

   Mit einer Klinke verriegeln

   • He latched the gate before leaving the garden.
   • Make sure you latch the door properly when you go to bed.
   • She latched the window to keep it from rattling in the wind.

   Synonymeboltfastenlocksecure

   Antonymeopenunfasten

Phrasal-Variantenlatch on