latch

• Dispositivo usado para trancar uma porta, portão ou janela, geralmente composto por uma tranca ou ferrolho que se encaixa em uma fenda ou reentrância. Também pode designar uma fechadura de mola que se abre pelo lado de fora com uma chave.

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.

   Fechadura de mola

   • 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.

   Sinônimosnight 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.

   Trinco de porta ou portão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboltcatchclaspfastenerhasp

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de fixar ou fechar algo com um trinco ou fecho, ou, em sentido figurado, agarrar-se ou prender-se 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.

   Travar com o trinco

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboltfastenlocksecure

   Antônimosopenunfasten

Variantes phrasallatch on