Meaning & use

collar

noun·Everyday

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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