Meaning of the word fold in English

What does fold mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fold

US /foʊld/

UK /foʊld/

bend (something flexible and relatively thin) over on itself so that one part of it covers another

Example:

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She carefully folded the letter and put it in an envelope.

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Please fold your clothes neatly before putting them away.

Synonym:

crease bend double pleat tuck

(of a business or organization) cease to operate because of financial problems or lack of success

Example:

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Many small businesses were forced to fold during the recession.

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The magazine decided to fold after years of declining readership.

Synonym:

fail collapse go out of business go bankrupt close down

a crease or line made by folding

Example:

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There was a sharp fold in the middle of the paper.

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She smoothed out the folds in the tablecloth.

Synonym:

crease pleat wrinkle crimp

a group of people or things, especially sheep

Example:

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The shepherd led his fold to fresh pastures.

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Welcome to the fold, new members!

Synonym:

flock herd group company community

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