Collar (Verb)
Meaning 1
Take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Seize by the neck or collar.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The bouncer had to collar the rowdy patron to escort him out of the bar.
- She tried to collar her energetic puppy to stop it from running away.
- In a fit of rage, he collared his employee for questioning his management style.
- The officer had to collar the suspect after he attempted to flee the scene.
- The parent had to collar the child to prevent him from crossing the street alone.
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Meaning 3
Furnish with a collar; "collar the dog".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.