collar collar /ˈkɑːlɝ/

noun

1. () A band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over  ( neckband , collar )
   a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
    The collar of his shirt was neatly pressed
   The collar of his shirt was neatly pressed
   
   
2. [Informal] The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)  ( apprehension , catch , collar [Informal] , arrest , pinch , taking into custody )
   the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
    The policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
   the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
   
3. A figurative restraint  ( collar , leash )
   a figurative restraint
    Asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market
   asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market
    Kept a tight leash on his emotions
   kept a tight leash on his emotions
    He's always gotten a long leash
   he's always gotten a long leash
   
4. Necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck  ( choker , collar , dog collar , neckband )
   necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
   
   
5. A band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it  ( collar )
   a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
    The dog's collar had a tag with its owner's contact information.
   The dog's collar had a tag with its owner's contact information.
   
   
6. The stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot  ( collar , shoe collar )
   the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
   
   
7. A short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part  ( collar )
   a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
   
8. Anything worn or placed about the neck  ( collar )
   anything worn or placed about the neck
    The thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar
   the thief was forced to wear a heavy wooden collar
    A collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse
   a collar of flowers was placed about the neck of the winning horse
   
   
9. (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal  ( collar )
   (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
   

verb

1. () [Informal] Take into custody  ( cop [Informal] , apprehend , collar [Informal] , arrest , nab [Informal] , nail [Informal] , pick up )
   take into custody
    The police nabbed the suspected criminals
   the police nabbed the suspected criminals
   
2. Furnish with a collar  ( collar )
   furnish with a collar
    Collar the dog
   collar the dog
   
3. Seize by the neck or collar  ( collar )
   seize by the neck or collar