The phrase "to latch the door" means to secure the door by closing it tightly with a latch or lock, so that it cannot be opened easily. Full definition
It features four - way ventilation and a squeeze - latch door closure and comes with a 5 - year limited warranty from the manufacturer. (thehappypuppysite.com)
It has easy latch door handles to ensure kids don't tumble out accidentally. (geekwrapped.com)
Other features include the Precision Auto Latch Door Lock and Precision Auto Pan Latch, designed to minimize human error. (petbusiness.com)