What is a synonym for "latches"?

Common synonyms include: adopt, bistable circuit, catch, cling to, close, drawer catch.

Latches

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
plural of latch form-of, plural
"The guard made sure all the latches were secure."

Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of latch form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

"It starts at the surface of the cell, when the virus latches on to a protein that normally helps regulate the patient's blood pressure."