to fold
01
vika, bretta
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
Transitive: to fold sth
Exempel
She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.
Hon vek noggrant brevet innan hon lade det i kuvertet för att skicka.
The origami artist skillfully folded the paper to create a delicate swan.
Origamikonstnären skickligt vikt pappret för att skapa en delikat svan.
02
folda, ge upp
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
Exempel
John studied his cards carefully, but realizing his hand was weak, he decided to fold early in the round.
John studerade sina kort noggrant, men insåg att hans hand var svag och bestämde sig för att folda tidigt i omgången.
Emily faced a tough decision but ultimately decided to fold, preserving her stack for future hands.
Emily stod inför ett svårt beslut men valde slutligen att folda, vilket bevarade hennes stack för framtida händer.
03
stänga, upphöra med verksamheten
(of a company, organization, etc.) to close or stop trading due to financial problems
Intransitive
Exempel
After years of struggling to compete in the market, the small bookstore had to fold.
Efter år av kamp för att konkurrera på marknaden var den lilla bokhandeln tvungen att stänga.
The restaurant had to fold when foot traffic dwindled due to changes in the neighborhood.
Restaurangen var tvungen att stänga när fotgängartrafiken minskade på grund av förändringar i grannskapet.
04
vika in, försiktigt blanda
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
Exempel
After whipping the cream, gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
Efter att ha vispade grädden, vänd försiktigt i den smälta chokladen i den vispade grädden.
To ensure the soufflé batter maintains its lightness, fold the beaten egg whites into the base mixture using a spatula.
För att säkerställa att soufflésmeten behåller sin lätthet, vänd ner de vispade äggvitorna i basblandningen med en spatel.
05
vika, böja
to form a crease or bend
Intransitive
Exempel
As the fabric cooled, it began to fold, creating crisp pleats in the shirt.
När tyget svalnade började det vika sig, vilket skapade skarpa veck i skjortan.
Over time, the paper started to fold along the edges.
Med tiden började papperet vika sig längs kanterna.
06
innesluta, inhägna
to confine or shut livestock within a pen or enclosure
Transitive: to fold livestock
Exempel
As the sun began to set, the shepherd folded the flock of sheep into the enclosure.
När solen började gå ner, drev herden fårhjorden in i inhägnaden.
Before the storm arrived, the farmers hurried to fold their cattle and sheep into the safety of the sturdy pens.
Innan stormen kom, skyndade sig bönderna att innesluta sin boskap och får i säkerheten i de robusta hagen.
Fold
01
an enclosure for keeping sheep
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
Geologists studied the fold in the mountain range.
The valley was shaped by a series of rock folds.
08
veck, vikning
a part of cloth that hangs down or bends over itself in a smooth, loose shape
Exempel
The dress had beautiful folds at the bottom.
Klänningen hade vackra veck i botten.
She fixed the folds of her scarf.
Hon rättade till vecken på sin halsduk.
