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Definition fold in in American English

fold in phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to use a spoon or knife to add something slowly and gently to a mixture

Example

Fold the cocoa into the cake batter.

Synonyms and related words
bake beat blanch
2

to combine things that were previously separate so they can be dealt with together

Example

The bill would fold three agencies into the State Department in a cost-saving plan.

Synonyms and related words
mix dissolve stir in
Definition fold in in American English