It may get a lift when you come in (5)

I believe the answer is:

latch

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'it may get a lift when you come in' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for latch that I've seen before include "Door-catch" , "Device for opening door" , "retainer" , "Door-fastening" , "Gate fastener" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Irish News.

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