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folded

/ˈfəʊldɪd/ /ˈfoʊldɪd/

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To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.

Examples :

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

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To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.

Examples :

"She carefully folded the clean laundry and placed it in the drawers. "

material action

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To become folded; to form folds.

Examples :

"The map folded easily along the marked lines. "

action process structure

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To fall over; to be crushed.

Examples :

"The chair folded under his enormous weight."

action disaster condition

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To enclose within folded arms (see also enfold).

Examples :

"She folded the crying child in her arms, whispering soothing words. "

body action human

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To give way on a point or in an argument.

Examples :

"After being presented with strong evidence, the lawyer folded and admitted his client was guilty. "

business politics

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To withdraw from betting.

Examples :

"With no hearts in the river and no chance to hit his straight, he folded."

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(by extension) To withdraw or quit in general.

Examples :

"After losing a lot of money, the investor folded his business. "

action business

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To stir gently, with a folding action.

Examples :

"Fold the egg whites into the batter."

food utensil action

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Of a company, to cease to trade.

Examples :

"The company folded after six quarters of negative growth."

business finance economy

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To double or lay together, as the arms or the hands.

Examples :

"He folded his arms in defiance."

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To cover or wrap up; to conceal.

Examples :

"She folded the letter and put it in her pocket, hoping no one would see it. "

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To confine animals in a fold.

Examples :

"Every evening, the shepherd folded the sheep into the secure pen to protect them from wolves. "

animal agriculture