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collar

UK
/ˈkɒlə/
US
/ˈkɑːlər/

Translations

collarnoun
collars
pl
UK
/ˈkɒlə/
US
/ˈkɑːlər/
He adjusted his collar before entering the meeting room.
Он поправил воротник перед тем, как войти в зал заседаний.
The dog wore a red collar with a small bell attached.
На собаке был красный ошейник с маленьким колокольчиком.
Synonyms
girdle
neckband
yoke
cuff
band
collarverb
collared
Past Simple
collared
Past Participle
collaring
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒl.ə/
US
/ˈkɑː.lɚ/
The detective was able to collar the thief after a long chase.
Детектив смог поймать вора после долгой погони.
The police managed to collar the suspect before he escaped.
Полиции удалось схватить подозреваемого, прежде чем он сбежал.
Additional translations
арестовать
Synonyms
apprehend
catch
pinch
bust
grab
arrest
nab
seize
capture
detain
collaradjective
UK
/ˈkɒl.ə/
US
/ˈkɑː.lɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to collars (e.g., “collar stay”, “collar size”).

Definitions

collarnoun
A band, strip, or chain worn around the neck, often as a decorative or functional item.
She wore a beautiful gold collar that complemented her dress.
The part of a garment that encircles the neck, typically sewn on and sometimes detachable.
He adjusted his shirt collar before entering the meeting room.
A restraining or identifying band of leather, metal, or plastic put around the neck of an animal, especially a dog or cat.
The dog had a red collar with a tag that had its name and owner's contact information.
A ring or band of material around a pipe, shaft, or similar object, used to provide support or prevent movement.
The plumber installed a collar to secure the pipe in place.
A piece of meat taken from the neck of an animal.
The butcher recommended the pork collar for a slow-cooked stew.
In finance, a hedging strategy that limits an investor’s potential gains and losses by holding the underlying asset while simultaneously buying a protective put option and selling a covered call option.
To guard against a sharp downturn, the fund manager established a collar on the portfolio’s largest stock holding.
collarverb
To seize or apprehend someone.
The police managed to collar the suspect before he could escape.
To put a collar on an animal.
She collared the dog before taking it for a walk.
To stop someone in order to talk to them.
He collared his colleague in the hallway to discuss the project.
collaradjective
Relating to, designed for, or serving as a collar; used attributively before another noun.
The tailor added collar stays to keep the shirt crisp.
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