Definition of "latch"
noun:
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A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
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A flip-flop electronic circuit.
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A latching.
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A crossbow.
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verb:
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To close or lock as if with a latch.
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