Collocations for trap - noun
1. hidden equipment used for catching sb/sth
ADJ.
animal, bear, man, mouse (also ‘mousetrap’), etc. | gin, leghold, pit/pitfall | radar, speed
Slow down - there are speed traps along this stretch of road.
Slow down - there are speed traps along this stretch of road.
VERB + TRAP
be/get caught in | catch sth in | free sth from
The fox had managed to free itself from the trap.
The fox had managed to free itself from the trap.
lay, set | bait
Mousetraps are traditionally baited with cheese.
Mousetraps are traditionally baited with cheese.
2. sth that tricks you; unpleasant situation
ADJ.
hidden, obvious | potential | booby | deadly | death, debt, poverty, unemployment
The overhead cable is a potential death trap for birds.
The overhead cable is a potential death trap for birds.
offside (in football)
VERB + TRAP
lay, set | spring | lure sb into | catch sb in | be/get caught in, fall into, stumble into, walk into
It is easy to fall into the trap of taking out a loan you cannot afford.
It is easy to fall into the trap of taking out a loan you cannot afford.
avoid | fear, suspect