verb🔗Share折る, 畳むTo 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. "彼女は手紙を折り、封筒に入れました。actionmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share折りたたむTo make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending."She carefully folded the clean laundry and placed it in the drawers. "彼女はきれいな洗濯物を丁寧に折りたたみ、引き出しに入れました。materialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share折りたたむ, 折れるTo become folded; to form folds."The map folded easily along the marked lines. "地図は、示された線に沿って簡単に折り畳まれました。actionprocessstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share倒れる, 押しつぶされるTo fall over; to be crushed."The chair folded under his enormous weight."椅子は彼の途方もない体重で倒れました。actiondisasterconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share抱きしめる, 抱くTo enclose within folded arms (see also enfold)."She folded the crying child in her arms, whispering soothing words. "彼女は泣いている子供を抱きしめ、優しく慰めの言葉を囁きました。bodyactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share屈する, 折れるTo give way on a point or in an argument."After being presented with strong evidence, the lawyer folded and admitted his client was guilty. "強力な証拠を提示された後、弁護士は屈して、依頼人が有罪であることを認めた。businesspoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share降りるTo withdraw from betting."With no hearts in the river and no chance to hit his straight, he folded."リバーにハートがなく、ストレートを当てるチャンスもなかったので、彼は降りた。betgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share諦める, 退く(by extension) To withdraw or quit in general."After losing a lot of money, the investor folded his business. "多額の資金を失った後、投資家は事業を諦めました。actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share優しく混ぜるTo stir gently, with a folding action."Fold the egg whites into the batter."卵白を生地に優しく混ぜてください。foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share倒産する, 破産するOf a company, to cease to trade."The company folded after six quarters of negative growth."6四半期連続のマイナス成長の後、その会社は倒産しました。businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share折りたたむ, 組むTo double or lay together, as the arms or the hands."He folded his arms in defiance."彼は反抗して腕を組んだ。bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share折りたたむ, 包む, 隠すTo cover or wrap up; to conceal."She folded the letter and put it in her pocket, hoping no one would see it. "彼女は手紙を折りたたんでポケットに入れ、誰も見ないように願った。actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share囲いに入れるTo confine animals in a fold."Every evening, the shepherd folded the sheep into the secure pen to protect them from wolves. "毎晩、羊飼いはオオカミから羊を守るために、安全な囲いの中に羊を入れました。animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
