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to fold
01
dobrar, enrugar
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
Transitive: to fold sth
Exemplos
She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.
Ela dobrou cuidadosamente a carta antes de colocá-la no envelope para enviar.
The origami artist skillfully folded the paper to create a delicate swan.
O artista de origami habilmente dobrou o papel para criar um cisne delicado.
02
desistir, abandonar
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
Exemplos
John studied his cards carefully, but realizing his hand was weak, he decided to fold early in the round.
John estudou suas cartas cuidadosamente, mas percebendo que sua mão estava fraca, decidiu desistir cedo na rodada.
Emily faced a tough decision but ultimately decided to fold, preserving her stack for future hands.
Emily enfrentou uma decisão difícil, mas acabou decidindo desistir, preservando seu stack para mãos futuras.
03
fechar, encerrar atividades
(of a company, organization, etc.) to close or stop trading due to financial problems
Intransitive
Exemplos
After years of struggling to compete in the market, the small bookstore had to fold.
Após anos lutando para competir no mercado, a pequena livraria teve que fechar.
The restaurant had to fold when foot traffic dwindled due to changes in the neighborhood.
O restaurante teve que fechar quando o movimento de pedestres diminuiu devido a mudanças no bairro.
04
incorporar, misturar delicadamente
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
Exemplos
After whipping the cream, gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
Depois de bater o creme, dobre delicadamente o chocolate derretido no creme batido.
To ensure the soufflé batter maintains its lightness, fold the beaten egg whites into the base mixture using a spatula.
Para garantir que a massa do soufflé mantenha sua leveza, dobre as claras em neve na mistura base usando uma espátula.
05
dobrar, pleitar
to form a crease or bend
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the fabric cooled, it began to fold, creating crisp pleats in the shirt.
À medida que o tecido esfriava, começou a dobrar, criando vincos nítidos na camisa.
Over time, the paper started to fold along the edges.
Com o tempo, o papel começou a dobrar nas bordas.
06
confinar, encurralar
to confine or shut livestock within a pen or enclosure
Transitive: to fold livestock
Exemplos
As the sun began to set, the shepherd folded the flock of sheep into the enclosure.
Enquanto o sol começava a se pôr, o pastor recolheu o rebanho de ovelhas no cercado.
Before the storm arrived, the farmers hurried to fold their cattle and sheep into the safety of the sturdy pens.
Antes da tempestade chegar, os agricultores se apressaram em confinar seu gado e ovelhas na segurança dos currais robustos.
Fold
01
an enclosure for keeping sheep
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
Geologists studied the fold in the mountain range.
The valley was shaped by a series of rock folds.
08
dobra, pregueado
a part of cloth that hangs down or bends over itself in a smooth, loose shape
Exemplos
The dress had beautiful folds at the bottom.
O vestido tinha lindas dobras na parte inferior.
She fixed the folds of her scarf.
Ela arrumou as dobras do seu lenço.
