collar

• Существительное, обозначающее полосу, кольцо или охватывающую деталь, которую носят или размещают вокруг шеи, или аналогичную охватывающую часть на животном или предмете.

A noun referring to a band, ring, or encircling piece worn or placed around the neck, or a similar encircling part on an animal or object.

1. Clothing neckbandA1formal

   A band of fabric that fits around the neck of a garment, often folded over.

   Воротник

   • He straightened his shirt collar before the meeting.
   • The dress has a high, stiff collar.
   • She prefers shirts with a button-down collar.

   Synonymsneckband

2. Animal neckbandA1formal

   A band of leather, rope, or plastic placed around an animal's neck for identification, control, or decoration.

   Ошейник

   • The dog's collar has a tag with its name.
   • She put a new collar on her cat.
   • The horse wore a leather collar for the plow.

   Synonymsneckband

3. Zoological markingB2formal

   A band or ring of color or fur around the neck of an animal.

   Ошейник

   • The bird has a distinctive white collar around its neck.
   • Some species of lizards have a bright blue collar.
   • The collar on that fox is a sign of its maturity.

   Synonymsbandnecklacering

4. Mechanical ringC1formal

   A short ring or band fitted over a rod, shaft, or pipe to limit movement, guide, or secure a part.

   Хомут

   • The mechanic replaced the worn collar on the drive shaft.
   • A rubber collar prevents the pipe from vibrating.
   • The collar keeps the bearing in place.

   Synonymsbandbushingferruleringsleeve

5. Shoe rimB2formal

   The stitching or material that forms the top edge or rim of a shoe or boot, around the opening.

   Кант обуви

   • The collar of the boot is padded for comfort.
   • He noticed the stitching on the shoe collar was loose.
   • A high collar on a boot provides ankle support.

6. B1formal

   A piece of jewelry that fits closely around the neck, often a tight necklace.

   Колье

   • She wore a diamond collar to the gala.
   • The vintage collar was made of pearls.
   • A gold collar adorned her neck.

   Synonymsnecklacenecklet

7. Figurative restraintC1formal

   Something that restricts or limits freedom, like a constraint or burden.

   Ограничение

   • The new regulations felt like a collar around the business.
   • He struggled against the collar of societal expectations.
   • Debt can be a heavy collar to bear.

   Synonymscheckcurbfetterharnessleashreinshacklestraitjackettetheryoke

8. Act of captureB2informal

   The act of apprehending or catching someone, especially a criminal.

   Задержание

   • The detective made a collar on the suspect last night.
   • The police officer got a collar for the robbery.
   • It was a clean collar without any struggle.

   Synonymsapprehensionarrestbustcapturecatchnabpinchseizure

• Глагол, означающий схватить, захватить или поймать кого-либо, часто за воротник, или остановить и задержать кого-либо для разговора или с какой-либо целью.

A verb meaning to seize, capture, or grab someone, often by the collar, or to stop and detain someone for a conversation or purpose.

1. To seize or grabB2informal

   To catch or hold someone firmly, often by the collar or clothing.

   Схватить

   • The police collared the suspect as he tried to run.
   • She collared me in the hallway to ask about the report.
   • He collared the thief before he could escape.

   Synonymsapprehendarrestcapturecatchclutchgrabnabseize

2. To obtain or takeB2informal

   To get something, often by persuasion or force.

   Заполучить

   • I managed to collar the last ticket for the concert.
   • He collared a free sample at the store.
   • She collared a seat near the front of the bus.

   Synonymsapprehendarrestcapturecatchgrabnabseizetake