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Definition fold in American English

fold verb

verb
/foʊld/
1

to bend a piece of paper or cloth and press one part of it over another part

Example

Carrie folded the note and slid it into her purse.

Example

Fold the paper in half diagonally.

Example

She folded the towel neatly and hung it over the rail.

Example

Fold the left flap over and hold it down.

Synonyms and related words
close fold up fold
1.1

to cover something by bending a piece of paper or cloth around it

Example

She picked up the insect and gently folded it in a handkerchief.

Example

He folded the blanket carefully around the baby.

Synonyms and related words
cover wrap coat
2

if something folds, or if you can fold it, you can bend part of it so that it becomes smaller and easier to carry or store

Example

Jim folded the pocket knife and put it into his front pocket.

Example

The bed folds away conveniently for storage.

Example

The table folds flat for easy storage.

Synonyms and related words
close fold up fold
3

if a business folds, it closes because it is not able to make enough money

Synonyms and related words
close shut down wind up
4

if your legs fold, they suddenly become weak and unable to support your weight, so that you fall to the ground

Example

Sue felt her legs folding under her, then she fainted.

Synonyms and related words
collapse fall down subside
5

to give up

Example

Her accomplice folded like a lawn chair hours ago.

Example

The committee folded like a cheap lawn chair.

Definition fold in American English