latch

• Mecanismo que se usa para cerrar una puerta, portón o ventana, generalmente compuesto por una pieza móvil que encaja en una ranura o hueco. También puede referirse a una cerradura de resorte que se abre desde fuera con llave.

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.

   cerradura de resorte

   • 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.

   Sinónimosnight 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.

   Pestillo de puerta o portón

   • 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.

   Sinónimosboltcatchclaspfastenerhasp

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de asegurar o cerrar algo con un pestillo o cerrojo, o en sentido figurado, aferrarse o agarrarse a algo.

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.

   Cerrar con pestillo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosboltfastenlocksecure

   Antónimosopenunfasten

Variantes phrasallatch on