1. plural of collar; the parts of garments that go around the neck
2. bands or straps placed around the necks of animals, especially pets

1. third person singular present of collar; to catch or arrest someone
Usage: informal
2. third person singular present of collar; to grab someone by the collar or neck area

Examples

• The dress shirts have white collars and blue cuffs.
• Both dogs wore bright red collars with name tags.
• She turned up her coat collars against the cold wind.
• The police officer collars the suspect after a brief chase.
• He collars his brother and demands an explanation.
• The store sells various styles of pet collars.
• The detective collars the thief in the alley.