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Latchkey

Noun CEFR B2
ˈlæt͡ʃˌki

Definitions

  1. Alternative letter-case form of latchkey; especially when referring to a latchkey program.
    alt-of, uncountable
  2. A key, especially to an outside door.
  3. Ellipsis of latchkey kid.
  4. Ellipsis of latchkey program.

Equivalents

Españolllavín
العربيةالمفتاح

Examples

“Latchkey is before and after school childcare for children who are in grades K-5.”
“Latchkey is a before and after school, school-aged child care program⟳ designed to provide⟳ quality care and program⟳ activities for children in grades K-5.”
“Latchkey is an elementary school-age childcare program⟳ that provides care and education for children of working parents. This program⟳ is designed to be a link⟳ between the home and the school.”
“There is NO Latchkey on days when the schools are closed, including emergency or snow⟳ days. There is no Latchkey in the mornings only on DELAYED start⟳ days.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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