Zoeken
to fold
01
vouwen, plooien
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
Transitive: to fold sth
Example
The origami artist skillfully folded the paper to create a delicate swan.
She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.
To save space, she folded the clothes and arranged them in the suitcase.
02
sluiten, de activiteiten staken
(of a company, organization, etc.) to close or stop trading due to financial problems
Intransitive
Example
The restaurant had to fold when foot traffic dwindled due to changes in the neighborhood.
The family-owned farm had to fold after generations of operation when land prices soared.
The economic downturn caused several startups to fold within months of launching.
03
incorporeren, vouwen
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
After whipping the cream, gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
Fold the sliced strawberries into the whipped cream, creating layers of fruit and cream without crushing the berries.
Carefully fold the fresh berries into the whipped cream, taking care to distribute them evenly.
04
vouwen, plooien
to form a crease or bend
Intransitive
Example
Over time, the paper started to fold along the edges.
The heavy drapes began to fold at the hems, adding a touch of elegance to the room 's decor.
As the fabric cooled, it began to fold, creating crisp pleats in the shirt.
05
afsluiten, insluiten
to confine or shut livestock within a pen or enclosure
Transitive: to fold livestock
Example
The nomadic tribes would fold their camels and goats into makeshift enclosures during their seasonal migrations.
Each evening, the ranch hands would fold the horses into the spacious stable.
As the sun began to set, the shepherd folded the flock of sheep into the enclosure.
06
opgeven, folden
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
Example
Emily faced a tough decision but ultimately decided to fold, preserving her stack for future hands.
Alex knew his chances of winning were slim, so he opted to fold rather than risk losing more chips.
The seasoned player could sense weakness in his opponent 's demeanor and used a well-timed bluff to force him to fold.
01
kudde, schapen
a group of sheep kept together for breeding purposes
02
plooi, vouw
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
03
gemeente, kerk
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
04
vouw, plooi
the act of folding
05
plooi, vouw
a folded part (as in skin or muscle)
06
kudde, vouwen
a group of sheep or goats
07
plooi, vouw
a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
Voorbeeld
The origami artist skillfully folded the paper to create a delicate swan.
She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.
To save space, she folded the clothes and arranged them in the suitcase.
She decided to fold the napkin into an elegant shape for the dinner table.
Before baking, she had to fold the pastry edges to seal the delicious filling.
