latiti se

1. (latiti se + gen.) to take on; to set about; to undertake
   Konačno se latio pisanja diplomskog rada. — He finally set about writing his thesis.
   Ona se latila teškog zadatka. — She took on a difficult task.
2. (latiti se + gen.) to reach for; to take up
   Narod se latio oružja. — The people took up arms.
   Latio se telefona i pozvao policiju. — He grabbed the phone and called the police.

Usually used reflexively: latiti se + genitive.