verbπShareTo bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself."She folded the letter and put it in an envelope. "actionmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending."She carefully folded the clean laundry and placed it in the drawers. "materialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become folded; to form folds."The map folded easily along the marked lines. "actionprocessstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fall over; to be crushed."The chair folded under his enormous weight."actiondisasterconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enclose within folded arms (see also enfold)."She folded the crying child in her arms, whispering soothing words. "bodyactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give way on a point or in an argument."After being presented with strong evidence, the lawyer folded and admitted his client was guilty. "businesspoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo withdraw from betting."With no hearts in the river and no chance to hit his straight, he folded."betgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To withdraw or quit in general."After losing a lot of money, the investor folded his business. "actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stir gently, with a folding action."Fold the egg whites into the batter."foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a company, to cease to trade."The company folded after six quarters of negative growth."businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo double or lay together, as the arms or the hands."He folded his arms in defiance."bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover or wrap up; to conceal."She folded the letter and put it in her pocket, hoping no one would see it. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo confine animals in a fold."Every evening, the shepherd folded the sheep into the secure pen to protect them from wolves. "animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading