Ara
to fold
01
katlamak
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
Transitive: to fold sth
Example
She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.
The origami artist skillfully folded the paper to create a delicate swan.
Before baking, she had to fold the pastry edges to seal the delicious filling.
02
iflas etmek
(of a company, organization, etc.) to close or stop trading due to financial problems
Intransitive
Example
After years of struggling to compete in the market, the small bookstore had to fold.
The restaurant had to fold when foot traffic dwindled due to changes in the neighborhood.
The economic downturn caused several startups to fold within months of launching.
03
katlamak, karıştırmak
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.
To ensure the soufflé batter maintains its lightness, fold the beaten egg whites into the base mixture using a spatula.
Carefully fold the fresh berries into the whipped cream, taking care to distribute them evenly.
04
katlamak, bükmek
to form a crease or bend
Intransitive
Example
As the fabric cooled, it began to fold, creating crisp pleats in the shirt.
Over time, the paper started to fold along the edges.
As the temperature dropped, the leaves began to fold, curling inward to protect themselves from the cold.
05
kapamak, çit çekmek
to confine or shut livestock within a pen or enclosure
Transitive: to fold livestock
Example
As the sun began to set, the shepherd folded the flock of sheep into the enclosure.
Before the storm arrived, the farmers hurried to fold their cattle and sheep into the safety of the sturdy pens.
Each evening, the ranch hands would fold the horses into the spacious stable.
06
kartları ters çevirerek oyundan çekilmek
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
John studied his cards carefully, but realizing his hand was weak, he decided to fold early in the round.
Emily faced a tough decision but ultimately decided to fold, preserving her stack for future hands.
Facing a large bet from his opponent, James suspected a bluff and hesitated before finally choosing to fold.
Fold
01
koyun ahırı
a group of sheep kept together for breeding purposes
02
katlama, kat
an angular or rounded shape made by folding
03
topluluk, cemaat
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
04
katlama, kat
the act of folding
05
kıvrım, kat
a folded part (as in skin or muscle)
06
sürü, kat
a group of sheep or goats
07
katman, bükülme
a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
