Fold

/fˈə‍ʊld/

/ˈfoʊɫd/

Definition & Meaning of "fold"

to fold

VERB

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.

(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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fold

NOUN

a group of sheep kept together for breeding purposes

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

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

the act of folding

a folded part (as in skin or muscle)

a group of sheep or goats

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

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