to fold
01
يطوي, يثني
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
Transitive: to fold sth
أمثلة
She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.
قامت بطي الرسالة بعناية قبل وضعها في الظرف لإرسالها.
The origami artist skillfully folded the paper to create a delicate swan.
قام فنان الأوريغامي بطي الورق بمهارة لإنشاء بجعة رقيقة.
02
يطوي, يستسلم
to give up one's hand and forfeit any further involvement in the current hand, usually in response to another player's bet or raise, or when a player recognizes that their hand is unlikely to win
Intransitive
أمثلة
John studied his cards carefully, but realizing his hand was weak, he decided to fold early in the round.
درس جون أوراقه بعناية، ولكن عند إدراكه أن يده ضعيفة، قرر الانسحاب مبكرًا في الجولة.
Emily faced a tough decision but ultimately decided to fold, preserving her stack for future hands.
واجهت إيميلي قرارًا صعبًا ولكنها قررت في النهاية الانسحاب، مما حافظ على رصيدها ليد مستقبلية.
03
يغلق, يتوقف عن العمل
(of a company, organization, etc.) to close or stop trading due to financial problems
Intransitive
أمثلة
After years of struggling to compete in the market, the small bookstore had to fold.
بعد سنوات من الكفاح للتنافس في السوق، اضطرت المكتبة الصغيرة إلى الإغلاق.
The restaurant had to fold when foot traffic dwindled due to changes in the neighborhood.
اضطر المطعم إلى الإغلاق عندما قلّت حركة المشاة بسبب التغييرات في الحي.
04
يخلط بلطف, يطوي
to incorporate one ingredient into another by gently lifting and turning the mixture with a spatula or spoon
Transitive: to fold an ingredient into another
أمثلة
After whipping the cream, gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
بعد خفق القشدة، اخلط الشوكولاتة المذابة برفق في القشدة المخفوقة.
To ensure the soufflé batter maintains its lightness, fold the beaten egg whites into the base mixture using a spatula.
لضمان احتفاظ خليط السوفليه بخفته، أضف بياض البيض المخفوق إلى الخليط الأساسي باستخدام ملعقة.
05
يطوي, ينثني
to form a crease or bend
Intransitive
أمثلة
As the fabric cooled, it began to fold, creating crisp pleats in the shirt.
مع تبريد القماش، بدأ ينطوي، مما خلق طيات حادة في القميص.
Over time, the paper started to fold along the edges.
مع مرور الوقت، بدأت الورقة في الطي على طول الحواف.
06
حصر, أغلق
to confine or shut livestock within a pen or enclosure
Transitive: to fold livestock
أمثلة
As the sun began to set, the shepherd folded the flock of sheep into the enclosure.
مع بدء غروب الشمس، قام الراعي بحصر قطيع الأغنام في الحظيرة.
Before the storm arrived, the farmers hurried to fold their cattle and sheep into the safety of the sturdy pens.
قبل وصول العاصفة، أسرع المزارعون إلى حصر ماشيتهم وأغنامهم في أمان الحظائر القوية.
Fold
01
an enclosure for keeping sheep
أمثلة
The shepherd brought the sheep into the fold for the night.
Every morning, the lambs were counted before entering the fold.
02
a rounded or angular shape created by bending or doubling a material
أمثلة
The map was full of creases and folds from repeated use.
She admired the folds in the paper lanterns.
03
a group of people sharing the same religious faith and regularly attending a particular church
أمثلة
The priest welcomed new members into the fold.
Many were brought back into the fold during the revival meeting.
04
the action or process of bending or doubling something over
أمثلة
The fold of the letter revealed a hidden note inside.
She mastered the fold of origami paper quickly.
05
a ridge formed in skin, muscle, or another tissue
أمثلة
The surgeon examined the folds of the patient's skin carefully.
Fine folds appeared around her eyes when she smiled.
06
a group of goats or sheep kept together
أمثلة
The shepherd counted the fold before letting them graze.
The fold moved slowly across the pasture.
07
a bend or curve in a stratum of rock caused by geological forces
أمثلة
Geologists studied the fold in the mountain range.
The valley was shaped by a series of rock folds.
08
طية, ثنية
a part of cloth that hangs down or bends over itself in a smooth, loose shape
أمثلة
The dress had beautiful folds at the bottom.
كان للفستان طيات جميلة في الأسفل.
She fixed the folds of her scarf.
قامت بتعديل طيات وشاحها.
