Fold
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British pronunciation/fˈə‍ʊld/
American pronunciation/ˈfoʊɫd/

Definition & Meaning of "fold"

to fold
01

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

Transitive: to fold sth
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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

(of a company, organization, etc.) to close or stop trading due to financial problems

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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

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
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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

to form a crease or bend

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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

to confine or shut livestock within a pen or enclosure

Transitive: to fold livestock
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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

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

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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

a group of sheep kept together for breeding purposes

02

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

03

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

04

the act of folding

05

a folded part (as in skin or muscle)

06

a group of sheep or goats

07

a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock

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