fold
fold
foʊld
fowld
British pronunciation
/fəʊld/

Definition und Bedeutung von „fold“ im Englischen

to fold
01

falten, zusammenfalten

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
Transitive: to fold sth
to fold definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.
Sie faltete den Brief sorgfältig, bevor sie ihn in den Umschlag legte, um ihn zu versenden.
The origami artist skillfully folded the paper to create a delicate swan.
Der Origami-Künstler faltete geschickt das Papier, um einen zarten Schwan zu erschaffen.
02

aussteigen, aufgeben

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
to fold definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
John studied his cards carefully, but realizing his hand was weak, he decided to fold early in the round.
John studierte seine Karten sorgfältig, aber als er erkannte, dass seine Hand schwach war, beschloss er, früh in der Runde auszusteigen.
Emily faced a tough decision but ultimately decided to fold, preserving her stack for future hands.
Emily stand vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung, entschied sich aber letztendlich zu folden und bewahrte so ihren Stack für zukünftige Hände.
03

aussteigen

(of a company, organization, etc.) to close or stop trading due to financial problems
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
After years of struggling to compete in the market, the small bookstore had to fold.
Nach Jahren des Kampfes, auf dem Markt zu bestehen, musste die kleine Buchhandlung schließen.
The restaurant had to fold when foot traffic dwindled due to changes in the neighborhood.
Das Restaurant musste schließen, als die Fußgängerfrequenz aufgrund von Veränderungen in der Nachbarschaft zurückging.
04

unterheben, vorsichtig unterheben

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
example
Beispiele
After whipping the cream, gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
Nach dem Schlagen der Sahne, unterheben Sie vorsichtig die geschmolzene Schokolade unter die geschlagene Sahne.
To ensure the soufflé batter maintains its lightness, fold the beaten egg whites into the base mixture using a spatula.
Um sicherzustellen, dass der Soufflé-Teig seine Leichtigkeit behält, heben Sie das geschlagene Eiweiß mit einem Spatel unter die Grundmischung.
05

falten, biegen

to form a crease or bend
Intransitive
example
Beispiele
As the fabric cooled, it began to fold, creating crisp pleats in the shirt.
Als der Stoff abkühlte, begann er sich zu falten, wodurch scharfe Falten im Hemd entstanden.
Over time, the paper started to fold along the edges.
Mit der Zeit begann das Papier, sich an den Rändern zu falten.
06

einschließen, einzäunen

to confine or shut livestock within a pen or enclosure
Transitive: to fold livestock
example
Beispiele
As the sun began to set, the shepherd folded the flock of sheep into the enclosure.
Als die Sonne unterzugehen begann, trieb der Hirte die Schafherde in das Gehege.
Before the storm arrived, the farmers hurried to fold their cattle and sheep into the safety of the sturdy pens.
Bevor der Sturm kam, beeilten sich die Bauern, ihr Vieh und ihre Schafe in die Sicherheit der stabilen Pferche einzusperren.
01

an enclosure for keeping sheep

example
Beispiele
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

example
Beispiele
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

example
Beispiele
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

example
Beispiele
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

example
Beispiele
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

example
Beispiele
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

example
Beispiele
Geologists studied the fold in the mountain range.
The valley was shaped by a series of rock folds.
08

Falte, Bausch

a part of cloth that hangs down or bends over itself in a smooth, loose shape
example
Beispiele
The dress had beautiful folds at the bottom.
Das Kleid hatte schöne Falten am Saum.
She fixed the folds of her scarf.
Sie richtete die Falten ihres Schals.

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