Also means
to glue
Usage Note
Coller means to stick, paste, or glue things together. In informal French, ça colle means 'that works' or 'that fits', and coller à means to stick close to or follow tightly. In a school context, coller un élève means to give a student detention — a distinctly French usage.
Examples
"Elle colle les photos dans son album."
Natural Translation
She sticks the photos in her album.

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