Definition of collar - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
clothingpart of a garment around the neck
- He adjusted the collar of his shirt.
2.
animalband or chain around an animal's neck
- The dog wore a red collar.
3.
cuisineRare US cut of meat from an animal's neckRare US
- The recipe calls for pork collar.
4.
policingRare US act of apprehending a criminalRare US
- The police made a collar last night.
5.
technologyTECH. encircling device in machineryTECH.
- The machine's collar needed replacement.
6.
financeTECH. trading strategy with optionsTECH.
- He used a collar to limit his losses.
Verb
1.
legaldetain or arrest someone
- Detectives collared the thief outside the mall..
2.
physical actiongrab someone by the neck or the upper part of clothing
- The guard collared the thief as he tried to escape.
3.
animalfasten a band around an animal's neck
- She collared the dog before taking it for a walk.
4.
communicationengage someone in conversation
- He collared me at the party to discuss his new project.
Images of collar
part of a garment around the neck 
band or chain around an animal's neck 
cut of meat from an animal's neck 
encircling device in machinery
Expressions with collar
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make a collar less tight
He had to loosen the collar of his shirt after eating.
feeling very angry or upset
He got hot under the collar during the argument.
collar worn by a dog
The dog collar was decorated with small bells.
linked to hands-on factory jobs and the lifestyle of those workers
He grew up in a blue-collar neighborhood and learned to fix engines.
formal or business attire for men
He wore collar and tie to the meeting.
collar for pets that repels or kills fleas
She bought a new flea collar for her dog to prevent flea infestations..
animal-training collar that gives a brief electric jolt
They decided not to use a shock collar during obedience lessons.
involving office or nonmanual work, often salaried
He has a white-collar job at the bank.
collar that tightens when pulled
The trainer used a training collar to control the dog.
dog collar that deters barking with a stimulus
The bark collar helped reduce the dog's excessive barking.
dog collar that tightens when pulled
The trainer used a choke collar for the session.
shirt collar with rounded edges
He wore a shirt with a club collar to the event.
collar resembling a turtleneck but shorter
The dress featured a mock turtleneck collar for a chic look.
high collar on coat for protection
The storm collar kept the rain out.
increase pressure or control
The new regulations will tighten the collar on financial institutions.
high close-fitting turnover collar on clothing
She wore a sweater with a turtleneck collar.
collar specifically designed for horses to pull loads
The farmer adjusted the horse collar before attaching the plow..
collar with rounded edges that drapes around the neck
Her coat featured a shawl collar that added elegance to its design..
part of a shoe that encircles the ankle
The shoe collar provides extra support around the ankle.
high close-fitting turnover collar on clothing
She wore a sweater with a polo-neck collar.
accessory around a wine bottle neck to catch drips
The wine collar prevented stains on the tablecloth.
secure an agreement or contract
The company managed to collar a deal with the new client.
escape from control or restraint
The prisoner managed to slip his collar and run away.
worker in a service or retail job
She is a pink-collar worker at the department store.
Origin of collar
Latin, collare (necklace)
Terms with collar included in their meaning
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casual wear
lightweight shirt with short sleeves and no collar
clothing
shirt with a collar and a placket with two or three buttons
fashion
woman's shirt with buttons and a collar
dog identification
small metal disk on a dog's collar
clothing
casual shirt with a collar and buttons
clothing
casual shirt with a collar and buttons
clothing
having a collar fastened with buttons
clothing
short-sleeved casual shirt with a collar, contrasting colors, and patterns
dog training
dog collar that tightens to help train against pulling
flight clothing
short fitted outerwear for pilots, often padded, sometimes with fur collar
clothing
sweater with a high, folded collar
collar
high collar covering the neck
clothing
sweater with a high close-fitting collar
clothing
high, close-fitting collar folded over on a sweater or shirt
winter sweater
sweater with a high close-fitting collar
neckline design
high close-fitting collar that folds over
clothing
sweater with a high, folded collar covering the neck
white collar
group of people with specialized education and skills
formal wear
narrow piece of cloth tied under a collar
suit
continuation of a suit's collar
working class
symbol of working-class lifestyle or blue-collar workers
clothing
collar shorter than a regular turtleneck
blue-collar
mother working as a waitress in a low-paid job
clothing
lightweight jacket with a high collar
Examples of collar in a sentence
He popped the collar to shield his neck from the wind. She bought a new collar for her cat. The horse's collar was made of leather. The butcher recommended the beef collar for stews. Collar is often used in traditional slow-cooked dishes. The detective's collar was praised by the chief.
They celebrated the collar with a small party. The collar in the engine was malfunctioning. A loose collar caused the device to stop working. The investor's collar strategy paid off. She explained the collar to her finance class. The police collared the suspect quickly. They collared him before he could escape. The officer collared the suspect quickly. She collared her dog before it ran away. He collared the stray cat to take it to the vet. They collared the horse before leading it to the stable. She collared him after the meeting to share her ideas. I was collared by a reporter on my way out.
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- French:col, arrêter, ...
- German:Kragen, verhaften, ...
- Italian:colletto, fermare, ...
- Spanish:cuello, arrestar, ...
- Portuguese:gola, prender, ...
- Chinese:领子, 揪住, ...
- Japanese:襟, 逮捕する, ...
- Arabic:يَاقَة, اِعْتَقَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:צַוָּארוֹן, לַעֲצוֹר, ...
- Russian:воротник, арестовать, ...
- Ukrainian:комір, заарештувати, ...
- Hindi:कॉलर, गिरफ्तार करना, ...
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