Meaning & use
collared
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caught, seized, or arrested (informal), especially by police.
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Police collared the shoplifter just outside the store.
The neatly collared shirt made him look ready for the interview.
A note on using this word
As a verb meaning 'to catch or arrest,' it's informal and used mainly in British English.
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2. adjective
having a collar, or fitted with one.
The restaurant's dress code required a collared shirt.
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