fold

foʊld

fowld

/fəʊld/

Definition & Meaning of "fold"in English

to fold

VERB

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

Transitive: to fold sth

Examples

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.

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

Examples

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.

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

Intransitive

Examples

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

Examples

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

Examples

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

Examples

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.

Fold

NOUN

an enclosure for keeping sheep

Examples

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

Every morning, the lambs were counted before entering the fold.

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

Examples

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

She admired the folds in the paper lanterns.

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

Examples

The priest welcomed new members into the fold.

Many were brought back into the fold during the revival meeting.

the action or process of bending or doubling something over

Examples

The fold of the letter revealed a hidden note inside.

She mastered the fold of origami paper quickly.

a ridge formed in skin, muscle, or another tissue

Examples

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

Fine folds appeared around her eyes when she smiled.

a group of goats or sheep kept together

Examples

The shepherd counted the fold before letting them graze.

The fold moved slowly across the pasture.

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

Examples

Geologists studied the fold in the mountain range.

The valley was shaped by a series of rock folds.

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

Examples

The dress had beautiful folds at the bottom.

She fixed the folds of her scarf.

Lexical Tree

enfold

folder

folding

fold

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Definition & Meaning of "fold"in English

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