collared

Collared is the past participle of collar and is used as an adjective and as a verb. As an adjective, it describes someone or something wearing a collar, or having a collar-like marking around the neck. As a verb, to collar means to seize or apprehend, typically by capturing the person or animal.

In clothing, collared describes garments that include a collar; collared shirts, dresses, or jackets are common terms. The adjective also appears in fashion terminology to describe styles such as collar-shaped necklines or polo collars.

In biology and ornithology, “collared” appears in many common names to indicate neck markings or contrasting bands around the neck, such as the collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto) or collared peccary (Pecari tajacu).

In law enforcement and popular usage, “to collar” a suspect means to arrest them. In some subcultures, particularly in BDSM contexts, a collar can be a symbolic object signifying a relationship.