Definition
To obtain, acquire or get and keep hold of something.
To approach or stay close to someone, especially in a manner perceived as bothersome.
In Context
- "They latched onto the idea and gave it up only reluctantly."
- "And there was time for two more All Blacks tries, first flanker Adam Thomson flopping over after a break by Jimmy Cowan, before Williams latched onto a clever cross-kick by Kahui for his second touch-down with three minutes remaining."
- "He was looking for someone to talk to and latched onto me for some reason."