fold
/foʊld/
noun
- A line or crease made by folding something.
- The map had a permanent fold that made it hard to read.
- There was a sharp fold down the middle of the paper.
- Iron the fold out of your pants before wearing them.
- A part of something that is folded or bent over.
- The dress had soft folds of fabric at the waist.
- She tucked the fold of the blanket under her chin.
- He smoothed the folds in the tablecloth.
- A group of people who share the same beliefs or belong to the same organization, especially a church or community.
- The company brought the new team into the fold quickly.
- After years away, she returned to the fold of her family.
- The pastor welcomed the new members into the fold.
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verb
- To bend something so that one part lies on top of another part.
- He folded the map carefully so it would fit in his pocket.
- She folded the letter and put it in an envelope.
- Please fold the laundry and put it away.
- To close or shut something by bending or bringing parts together.
- He folded the laptop shut and stood up.
- Don't forget to fold the chair before you leave.
- She folded the umbrella after the rain stopped.
- To fail or stop operating, especially a business or organization.
- Many restaurants folded during the economic downturn.
- The small bookstore folded after only two years.
- The band folded when the lead singer quit.
- To mix a light ingredient gently into a heavier mixture in cooking.
- The recipe says to fold the egg whites into the batter.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture carefully.
- Use a spatula to fold the flour into the wet ingredients.
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