fold

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

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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.
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2.

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

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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.
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failcollapsego out of businessgo bankruptclose down
1.

a crease or line made by folding

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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.
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2.

a group of people or things, especially sheep

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The shepherd led his fold to fresh pastures.
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Welcome to the fold, new members!
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flockherdgroupcompanycommunity
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