Pronunciation: /ˈkɑlər/
noun a band of material around the neck of a shirt, dress, coat, etc., either upright or turned over
A1 The dog's collar was red.
A2 She bought a new collar for her cat.
B1 The collar on his shirt was too tight.
B2 The jeweled collar around her neck sparkled in the light.
C1 The detective found a clue on the suspect's collar.
C2 The designer collar on the dress was hand-sewn and intricate.
verb to seize or detain (someone)
A1 She collars her dog before going for a walk.
A2 The police officer collared the suspect and took him into custody.
B1 The salesperson collared potential customers as they entered the store.
B2 The journalist collared the politician for a quick interview.
C1 The detective collared the criminal after months of investigation.
C2 The researcher collared participants for the study by offering incentives.
formal The gentleman adjusted his collar before entering the meeting.
informal She popped her collar and strutted down the street.
slang That party was so lit, everyone was rocking their popped collars.
figurative The strict rules of the company felt like a tight collar around his neck.
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