collar

Gömlek, ceket veya elbisenin yakası

The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck and is often folded over.

• He loosened his collar after work.
• The shirt has a stiff white collar.
• She turned up her coat collar against the wind.
• Researchers studying medieval garments discovered that the collar evolved from purely functional neckwear into a status symbol during the Renaissance period.
• The veterinarian recommended a padded collar to prevent the injured dog from scratching its surgical wounds during recovery.
• Fashion historians note that the detachable collar became popular in the nineteenth century because it allowed for easier laundering of formal attire.

Eş anlamlılar: neckband, neckline

Hayvanların boynuna takılan tasma

A band or strap put around the neck of an animal, especially a pet.

• The dog's collar has a name tag attached.
• We bought a new collar for our cat.
• The collar was too tight for the puppy.

Eş anlamlılar: dog collar, pet collar

Birini yakalamak veya tutuklamak

To catch or apprehend someone, especially a criminal.

• The police collared the suspect outside the bank.
• They finally collared the thief after a long chase.
• He was collared for shoplifting.

Eş anlamlılar: catch, apprehend, nab, arrest, seize

Zıt anlamlılar: release, free

Birini durdurup konuşmak

To stop someone and engage them in conversation, often when they are trying to leave.

• He collared me on my way out to ask about the project.
• She was collared by a reporter at the exit.
• I got collared by my neighbor for twenty minutes.

Eş anlamlılar: buttonhole, waylay, accost, detain