fold

1 of 5

verb (1)

ˈfōld

folded; folding; folds

transitive verb

: to lay one part over another part of

fold a letter

: to reduce the length or bulk of by doubling over

fold a tent

: to clasp together : entwine

fold the hands

: to clasp or enwrap closely : embrace

: to incorporate (a food ingredient) into a mixture by repeated gentle overturnings without stirring or beating

: to incorporate closely

: to concede defeat by withdrawing (one's cards) from play (as in poker)

: to bring to an end

: to bend (something, such as a layer of rock) into folds

intransitive verb

: to become doubled or pleated

: to fail completely : collapse

especially : to go out of business

: to fold one's cards (as in poker)

fold

2 of 5

noun (1)

: a part doubled or laid over another part : pleat

: a crease made by folding something (such as a newspaper)

: something that is folded together or that enfolds

: a bend or flexure produced in rock by forces operative after the depositing or consolidation of the rock

chiefly British : an undulation in the landscape

: a margin apparently formed by the doubling upon itself of a flat anatomical structure (such as a membrane)

fold

3 of 5

noun (2)

: a group of people or institutions that share a common faith, belief, activity, or enthusiasm

His former colleagues would be glad to welcome him back into the fold.

: a flock of sheep

: an enclosure for sheep

fold

4 of 5

verb (2)

folded; folding; folds

transitive verb

: to pen up or confine (sheep) in a fold

-fold

5 of 5

suffix

: multiplied by (a specified number) : times

—in adjectives

a sixfold increase

and adverbs

repay you tenfold

: having (so many) parts

threefold aspect of the problem

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Middle English, from Old English fealdan; akin to Old High German faldan to fold, Greek diplasios twofold

Noun (2) and Verb (2)

Middle English, from Old English falod; akin to Old Saxon faled enclosure

Suffix

Middle English, from Old English -feald; akin to Old High German -falt -fold, Latin -plex, -plus, Old English fealdan

First Known Use

Verb (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun (1)

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

fold 1 of 4

noun

ˈfōld

: an enclosure for sheep

fold

2 of 4

verb

folded; folding

: to lay one part over or against another part

fold a blanket

: to clasp together

fold your hands

: embrace entry 1 sense 1

She folded the child in her arms.

fold

3 of 4

noun

: an act or the result of laying one part over or against another

With just a few folds he made a paper airplane.

: a part laid over another part

the folds of the curtain

: a bend produced in a rock layer by pressure

-fold

4 of 4

suffix

ˌfōld

: multiplied by a specified number : times

Hint: -fold is used in adjectives a twelvefold increase and adverbs repay tenfold

: having so many parts

a threefold problem

单词	fold
释义	fold 1 of 5 verb (1) ˈfōld folded; folding; folds transitive verb 1 : to lay one part over another part of fold a letter 2 : to reduce the length or bulk of by doubling over fold a tent 3 : to clasp together : entwine fold the hands 4 : to clasp or enwrap closely : embrace 5 a : to incorporate (a food ingredient) into a mixture by repeated gentle overturnings without stirring or beating b : to incorporate closely 6 a : to concede defeat by withdrawing (one's cards) from play (as in poker) b : to bring to an end 7 : to bend (something, such as a layer of rock) into folds intransitive verb 1 : to become doubled or pleated 2 : to fail completely : collapse especially : to go out of business 3 : to fold one's cards (as in poker) fold 2 of 5 noun (1) 1 : a part doubled or laid over another part : pleat 2 : a crease made by folding something (such as a newspaper) 3 : something that is folded together or that enfolds 4 a : a bend or flexure produced in rock by forces operative after the depositing or consolidation of the rock b chiefly British : an undulation in the landscape 5 : a margin apparently formed by the doubling upon itself of a flat anatomical structure (such as a membrane) Illustration of fold fold 4a fold 3 of 5 noun (2) 1 a : a group of people or institutions that share a common faith, belief, activity, or enthusiasm His former colleagues would be glad to welcome him back into the fold. b : a flock of sheep 2 : an enclosure for sheep fold 4 of 5 verb (2) folded; folding; folds transitive verb : to pen up or confine (sheep) in a fold -fold 5 of 5 suffix 1 : multiplied by (a specified number) : times —in adjectives a sixfold increase and adverbs repay you tenfold 2 : having (so many) parts threefold aspect of the problem Synonyms Noun (1) body bunch circle clan clique community coterie coven crowd galère gang klatch klatsch lot network pack ring set Verb (2) double See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Suffix It will repay you tenfold. Word History Etymology Verb (1) Middle English, from Old English fealdan; akin to Old High German faldan to fold, Greek diplasios twofold Noun (2) and Verb (2) Middle English, from Old English falod; akin to Old Saxon faled enclosure Suffix Middle English, from Old English -feald; akin to Old High German -falt -fold, Latin -plex, -plus, Old English fealdan First Known Use Verb (1) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun (1) 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Verb (2) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing fold epicanthal fold the fold epicanthic fold epicanthal fold the fold epicanthic fold Kids Definition fold 1 of 4 noun ˈfōld : an enclosure for sheep fold 2 of 4 verb folded; folding 1 : to lay one part over or against another part fold a blanket 2 : to clasp together fold your hands 3 : embrace entry 1 sense 1 She folded the child in her arms. fold 3 of 4 noun 1 : an act or the result of laying one part over or against another With just a few folds he made a paper airplane. 2 : a part laid over another part the folds of the curtain 3 : a bend produced in a rock layer by pressure -fold 4 of 4 suffix ˌfōld 1 : multiplied by a specified number : times Hint: -fold is used in adjectives a twelvefold increase and adverbs repay tenfold 2 : having so many parts a threefold problem Medical Definition fold 1 of 2 intransitive verb ˈfōld : to become doubled or pleated fold 2 of 2 noun : a margin apparently formed by the doubling upon itself of a flat anatomical structure (as a membrane) fold 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to double to lay one part over or against another part of fold the blanket so that it will fit inside the trunk Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance double overlap close shut collapse overlay pleat telescope overlie plait Antonyms & Near Antonyms open spread extend unroll unfold 2 as in to flop to be unsuccessful the business folded after just two months Synonyms & Similar Words flop collapse fail struggle strike out miss tank bomb fall short wash out flame out fall flat crater flunk founder slip decline lay an egg come up empty fall on one's face die on the vine come to grief flounder slump come a cropper skid crumble crash sink wane go under implode miscarry misfire self-destruct Antonyms & Near Antonyms go succeed click deliver pan out flourish cook work out win thrive prosper come off go over triumph prevail See More fold 2 of 2 noun as in pack a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially ready to welcome their old Liberal friend back into the fold Synonyms & Similar Words pack circle bunch crowd network community clan clique gang body organization set coven ring club coterie lot side tribe guild league commune camp galère society klatch closed shop faction gild college fraternity squad charmed circle elite klatsch mess sect union coalition brotherhood bloc federation sorority alliance order sisterhood confederation in-group fellowship congress council sodality Antonyms & Near Antonyms individualist loner
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