- verbfold (verb) · folds (third person present) · folded (past tense) · folded (past participle) · folding (present participle)
- bend (something flexible and relatively flat) over on itself so that one part of it covers another:"she folded all her clothes and packed all her bags"
- (fold something in/into)mix an ingredient gently with (another ingredient), especially by lifting a mixture with a spoon so as to enclose it without stirring or beating:"fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture"
- (of a piece of furniture or equipment) be able to be bent or rearranged into a flatter or more compact shape, typically in order to make it easier to store or carry:"the deck chair folds flat"
- bend or rearrange (a piece of folding furniture or equipment):"he folded up his tripod"
- (fold out)be able to be opened out; unfold:"the sofa folds out"
- geologycause (rock strata) to undergo bending or curvature:"a more active period of igneous activity caused intense folding"
- cover or wrap something in (a soft or flexible material):"a plastic bag was folded around the book"
- hold or clasp (someone) closely in one's arms with passion or deep affection:"Bob folded her in his arms and kissed her"
- informal(of an enterprise or organization) cease operating as a result of financial problems or a lack of support:"the club folded earlier this year"
- (especially of a sports player or team) suddenly stop performing well or effectively:"he folded in the second round"
- (of a poker player) drop out of a hand:"an unerring knack for knowing when to fold and when to stay in"
nounfold (noun) · folds (plural noun)- a form or shape produced by the gentle draping of a loose, full garment or piece of cloth:"the fabric fell in soft folds"
- an area of skin that sags or hangs loosely.
- BRITISH ENGLISHan undulation or gentle curve of the ground; a slight hill or hollow:"the house lay in a fold of the hills"
- geologya bend or curvature of strata.
- a line or crease produced in paper or cloth as the result of folding it.
- a piece of paper or cloth that has been folded:"a fold of paper slipped out of the diary"
OriginOld English falden, fealden, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vouwen and German falten.nounfold (noun) · folds (plural noun) · the fold (noun)- a pen or enclosure in a field where livestock, especially sheep, can be kept.
- (the fold)a group or community, especially when perceived as the locus of a particular set of aims and values:"he's performing a ritual to be accepted into the fold"
verbfold (verb) · folds (third person present) · folded (past tense) · folded (past participle) · folding (present participle)- shut (livestock) in a fold.
OriginOld English fald, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vaalt.Similar and Opposite Wordsverb- bend (something flexible and relatively flat) over on itself so that one part of it covers another:
- (of an enterprise or organization) cease operating as a result of financial problems or a lack of support:
noun- a pen or enclosure in a field where livestock, especially sheep, can be kept.
- a group or community, especially when perceived as the locus of a particular set of aims and values:
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- Fold is a verb that means to bend something such as paper or cloth so that one part of it lies on the other part12. It can also mean to reduce the length or bulk of something by doubling over2. Fold can also mean to clasp or enwrap something closely2. For example, you can fold a letter, fold a tent, or fold your hands.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.
fold verb (BEND) [ I/T ] to bend something such as paper or cloth so that one part of it lies on the other part, or to be able bend in this way: [ T ] He took his clothes out of the dryer and carefully folded them. [ M ] She folded up the map and put it back in her bag.
dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/foldDefinition of fold. (Entry 1 of 5) transitive verb. 1 : to lay one part over another part of fold a letter. 2 : to reduce the length or bulk of by doubling over fold a tent. 3 : to clasp together : entwine fold the hands. 4 : to clasp or enwrap closely : embrace.
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