Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense collars, present participle collaring, past tense, past participle collared
1. countable noun
The collar of a shirt or coat is the part which fits round the neck and is usually folded over.
His tie was pulled loose and his collar hung open.
...a coat with a huge fake fur collar.
2. See also blue-collar, dog-collar, white-collar
3. countable noun
A collar is a band of leather or plastic which is put round the neck of a dog or cat.
4. verb
If you collar someone who has done something wrong or who is running away, you catch them and hold them so that they cannot escape.
[informal]
As Kerr fled towards the exit, Boycott collared him at the ticket barrier. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: seize, catch, arrest, appropriate More Synonyms of collar
5. verb
If you collar someone, you stop them and make them listen to you.
[informal]
Beattie managed to collar Atkins in a hallway. [VERB noun]
Bernard was once collared by an aggressive stranger in Soho. [VERB noun]
6.
See get hot under the collar
collar in British English
(ˈkɒlə)
noun
1.
the part of a garment around the neck and shoulders, often detachable or folded over
2.
any band, necklace, garland, etc, encircling the neck
a collar of flowers
3.
a band or chain of leather, rope, or metal placed around an animal's neck to restrain, harness, or identify it
4. biology
a marking or structure resembling a collar, such as that found around the necks of some birdsor at the junction of a stem and a root
5.
a section of a shaft or rod having a locally increased diameter to provide a bearing seat or a locating ring
6.
a cut of meat, esp bacon, taken from around the neck of an animal
7. hot under the collar
verb(transitive)
8.
to put a collar on; furnish with a collar
9.
to seize by the collar
10. informal
to seize; arrest; detain
Word origin
C13: from Latin collāre neckband, neck chain, collar, from collum neck
collar in American English
(ˈkɑlər)
noun
1.
the part of a garment that encircles the neck
2.
a cloth band or folded-over piece attached to the neck of a garment
3.
an ornamental band, chain, or circlet worn around the neck
4.
a band of leather or metal for the neck of a dog, cat, etc.
5.
the part of the harness which fits around the base of the neck of a horse or otherdraft animal and against which the animal exerts pressure in pulling a load
6.
a ring or flange, as on rods or pipes, to prevent sideward motion, connect parts, etc.
7.
a distinctive band, as of a different color or texture, around the neck of an animal, bird, etc.
8.
the foam that forms on the top of a glass of beer
9. US, Slang
an arrest or capture
verb transitive
10.
to put a collar on
11.
to seize by the collar
12. Informal
a.
to take hold or control of; seize or capture
b.
to stop and delay by talking to
Idioms:
go for the collar
Derived forms
collarless
adjective
Word origin
ME coler < OFr colier < L collare, band or chain for the neck < collum, the neck < IE base *kwel-, to turn > wheel, Ger hals, neck
collar in Mechanical Engineering
(kɒlər)
Word forms: (regular plural) collars
noun
(Mechanical engineering: Machinery and components)
A collar is a ring or tube that fits onto a shaft or rod, for example to prevent a part from coming off the end of a shaft.
There's a metal collar around the shaft that prevents it from being pulled out.
Threaded shaft collars lock securely by fully slotting into the threads of the shaft.
A collar is a ring or tube that fits onto a shaft or rod, for example to prevent a part fromcoming off the end of a shaft.
More idioms containing
collar
hot under the collar
Examples of 'collar' in a sentence
collar
Fold up the cuffs and collar over the dress.
The Sun (2016)
Yet the fear of the blue collar is depriving many a young person of a profitable and enjoyable future.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
But a new book suggests that few of the biggest white collar criminals are that clear cut in their motives.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They didn't wear collared shirts.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
If necessary, there's also the option that you could wear a collar at night.
The Sun (2017)
What seems to be critical in driving white collar criminals, the book suggests, is their inability to feel that what they do is wrong or harmful.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Then our blue collar ethics kicked in.
The Sun (2014)
He was put on a spinal board and airlifted to hospital in a neck collar.
The Sun (2013)
The use of collars instead of chains is also preferable.
Standen, Chris Superdog! Action plans that work for a happy and well-behaved pet (1990)
Some of us struggle with a simple dog collar to denote our clergy role.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We had this special stain stick for collars and cuffs.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Can you not put a collar and lead on him or control him in some way?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There is no blue collar or white collar.
Kiam, Victor Going For It!: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur (1986)
The gizmo is built into a collar worn round the neck.
The Sun (2012)
The atmosphere was overwhelmingly blue collar and unpretentious.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It is not just the detachable collar.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The suit was fitted at the neck with a collar of copper just wide enough to admit my head.
Baxter, Stephen Anti-Ice (1993)
One clergyman came up and told us the show had made him proud to wear his dog collar again.
The Sun (2011)
What he did was bring a confidence to the squad when he put that collar up and strutted his stuff.
The Sun (2010)
This season, stick your neck out as coats lose their collars.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The ribbed collar makes it cosy, but the cut is clean and stylish.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Why wear a collar when you know you'll get hot under it?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It had spread to her collar bone, the top of her chest and her right arm.
The Sun (2008)
The little elements, such as turning up a cuff or collar can make all the difference.
The Sun (2015)
One of the inspectors was walking along the embankment outside, his coat collar turned up against the wind.
Aldiss, Brian Somewhere East of Life (1994)
I was wearing a clerical collar, suit and hat.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The hoodies, oversized blazers and signature embossed collar tees would make an easy addition to any woman's wardrobe.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Somewhere along the way I had snaffled my grandfather's old collars and the leather box shaped like a horseshoe in which they were kept.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Word lists with
collar
parts of clothes, parts of clothing
In other languages
collar
British English: collar /ˈkɒlə/ NOUN
garment The collar of a shirt or jacket is the part that goes around your neck.
American English: collar
Arabic: يَاقَة
Brazilian Portuguese: colarinho
Chinese: 衣领
Croatian: ovratnik
Czech: límec
Danish: krave
Dutch: kraag
European Spanish: cuello
Finnish: kaulus
French: col chemise
German: Kragen
Greek: γιακάς
Italian: colletto
Japanese: 襟
Korean: 칼라
Norwegian: krage
Polish: kołnierz
European Portuguese: colarinho
Romanian: guler
Russian: воротник
Latin American Spanish: cuello
Swedish: krage
Thai: ปกเสื้อ
Turkish: yaka
Ukrainian: комір
Vietnamese: cổ áo
British English: collar /ˈkɒlə/ NOUN
pet A collar is a band that goes around the neck of a dog or cat.
American English: collar
Arabic: طَوْق
Brazilian Portuguese: coleira
Chinese: 项圈
Croatian: uzica
Czech: obojek
Danish: halsbånd
Dutch: halsband
European Spanish: collar
Finnish: kaulapanta
French: collierpour chien
German: Halsband
Greek: κολάρο
Italian: collare
Japanese: 首輪
Korean: 목걸이
Norwegian: halsbånd
Polish: obroża
European Portuguese: coleira
Romanian: zgardă
Russian: ошейник
Latin American Spanish: collar
Swedish: halsband
Thai: ปลอกคอ
Turkish: tasma
Ukrainian: нашийник
Vietnamese: vòng cổ
All related terms of 'collar'
blue-collar
Blue-collar workers work in industry , doing physical work, rather than in offices .
collar cell
any of the flagellated cells in sponges that maintain a flow of water through the body. A collar of protoplasm surrounds the base of the flagellum
dog collar
A dog-collar is a stiff , round , white collar that fastens at the back and that is worn by Christian priests and ministers .
Eton collar
a broad stiff white collar worn outside an Eton jacket
flea collar
a special medicated collar worn by an animal to prevent it from being infested with fleas
head collar
the part of a bridle that fits round a horse's head
pink-collar
of, relating to, or designating low-paid occupations traditionally associated with female workers
roll-collar
(of a garment ) having a high neck that may be rolled over
wing collar
a stiff turned-up shirt collar worn with the points turned down over the tie
buster collar
a round collar , similar to a lampshade in shape, that is fitted round the neck of an animal or bird, for example to prevent it removing or interfering with a dressing or other treatment
choke collar
a training collar for a dog, that tightens when the dog strains at the leash
collar button
the button used to fasten the collar down on a garment
drill collar
A drill collar is a thick tubular piece at the bottom of a drillpipe, which concentrates the weight on the rotating drill bit .
float collar
A float collar is a part near the bottom of the casing string which catches the bottom plug and top plug, and which prevents mud from entering the casing.
green-collar
of, relating to, or designating workers involved in environmental protection , or employed by companies that have protection of the environment as a stated aim
horse-collar
a band of leather or rope placed around a horse's neck to restrain or harness it
Roman collar
a stiff white collar with no opening at the front that buttons at the back of the neck ; the distinctive mark of the clergy in certain Churches
shawl collar
a collar rolled back in a continuous and tapering line along the surplice neckline of a garment
storm collar
a high collar on a coat
white-collar
White-collar workers work in offices rather than doing physical work such as making things in factories or building things.
Bermuda collar
a narrow, pointed collar on a woman's dress or blouse
clerical collar
a stiff white collar with no opening at the front that buttons at the back of the neck ; the distinctive mark of the clergy in certain Churches
Mandarin collar
a high stiff round collar
Vandyke collar
a large white collar with several very deep points
butterfly collar
a stiff turned-up shirt collar worn with the points turned down over the tie
flotation collar
an inflatable device worn around the neck to keep the wearer afloat when in danger of drowning
blue-collar worker
a manual industrial worker
Peter Pan collar
a collar on a round neck , having two rounded ends at the front
white-collar crime
an illegal act carried out in connection with their work by someone in a professional or clerical occupation , such as fraud
casing collar locator
A casing collar locator is a tool that is placed down the borehole to allow depths to be measured by detecting the position of the casing collar.
go for the collar
to go without a hit in a game
white-collar worker
a person whose job is professional or clerical and usually salaried
hot under the collar
annoyed about something
stapling
a collar formed of angle iron surrounding a structural member passing through a deck or bulkhead to make a seal that is watertight , oiltight, etc.
get hot under the collar
If someone gets hot under the collar about something, they get very annoyed , angry , or excited about it.
choanocyte
any of the flagellated cells in sponges that maintain a flow of water through the body. A collar of protoplasm surrounds the base of the flagellum
be put to the pin on one's collar
to be forced to make an extreme effort
Chinese translation of 'collar'
collar
(ˈkɔləʳ)
n(c)
[of coat, shirt]领(領)子 (lǐngzi) (个(個), gè)
[of dog, cat]颈(頸)圈 (jǐngquān)
vt
(inf)[person]抓住 (zhuāzhù)
(verb)
Definition
to seize
(informal)
As Kerr fled towards the exit, Boycott collared him.
Synonyms
seize
seize the means of production
catch
Police say they are confident of catching the killer.
arrest
Seven people were arrested for minor offences.
appropriate
Several other newspapers have appropriated the idea.
grab
I managed to grab her hand.
capture
The police gave chase and captured him as he was trying to escape.
nail (informal)
The police have been trying to nail him for years.
nab (informal)
He stayed on the run for weeks before the authorities nabbed him.
apprehend
Police have not apprehended the perpetrator.
lay hands on
Additional synonyms
in the sense of apprehend
Definition
to arrest and take into custody
Police have not apprehended the perpetrator.
Synonyms
arrest,
catch,
lift (slang),
nick (slang, British),
capture,
seize,
run in (slang),
take,
nail (informal),
bust (informal),
collar (informal),
pinch (informal),
nab (informal),
take prisoner,
feel your collar (slang)
in the sense of appropriate
Definition
to take for one's own use without permission
Several other newspapers have appropriated the idea.