fold
fold
foʊld
fowld
British pronunciation
/fəʊld/

Definition & Meaning of "fold"in English

to fold
01

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

Transitive: to fold sth
to fold definition and meaning
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She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.
02

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
to fold definition and meaning
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John studied his cards carefully, but realizing his hand was weak, he decided to fold early in the round.
03

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

Intransitive
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After years of struggling to compete in the market, the small bookstore had to fold.
04

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.
05

to form a crease or bend

Intransitive
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As the fabric cooled, it began to fold, creating crisp pleats in the shirt.
06

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.
Fold
01

an enclosure for keeping sheep

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The shepherd brought the sheep into the fold for the night.
02

a rounded or angular shape created by bending or doubling a material

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The map was full of creases and folds from repeated use.
03

a group of people sharing the same religious faith and regularly attending a particular church

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The priest welcomed new members into the fold.
04

the action or process of bending or doubling something over

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The fold of the letter revealed a hidden note inside.
05

a ridge formed in skin, muscle, or another tissue

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The surgeon examined the folds of the patient's skin carefully.
06

a group of goats or sheep kept together

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The shepherd counted the fold before letting them graze.
07

a bend or curve in a stratum of rock caused by geological forces

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Geologists studied the fold in the mountain range.
08

a part of cloth that hangs down or bends over itself in a smooth, loose shape

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The dress had beautiful folds at the bottom.
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