Meaning & use
collar
The part of a shirt, coat, or other garment that fits around the neck.
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He straightened his collar before walking into the interview.
The dog's collar had a small metal tag with its name and address.
A note on using this word
"Collar" also names the band around an animal's neck, and informally means to catch or arrest someone, as in "the police collared the suspect."
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To catch or stop someone, especially to speak to them or make an arrest.
A reporter collared the mayor outside the courthouse for a quick comment.
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