fold

A noun referring to a bend, crease, or layer formed by doubling something over on itself.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее изгиб, складку или слой, образованный складыванием чего-либо вдвое.esSustantivo que designa una curva, pliegue o capa formada al doblar algo sobre sí mismo, o el resultado de plegar una superficie flexible.frNom désignant un pli, une courbure ou une couche formée en repliant quelque chose sur lui-même, ou l'action de plier.deSubstantiv, das eine Biegung, eine Falte oder eine durch Zusammenlegen entstandene Schicht bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma dobra, vinco ou camada formada ao dobrar algo, como um pedaço de tecido ou papel. Também pode se referir a um grupo ou rebanho, especialmente de ovelhas.zh名词，指折叠形成的弯曲、褶痕或层，也指折叠的部分或山丘间的凹地。arاسم يدل على ثنية أو طيّة أو طبقة تنشأ عن ثني شيء ما على نفسه.

1. Bend or crease A2 formal

   A line or mark made by bending something, such as paper or fabric.

   • She made a neat fold in the paper.
   • The fold in the shirt was perfectly straight.
   • He ironed out the fold in the trousers.

   ruСгибesPliegue o doblezfrplideFalteptDobrazh折痕arثنية

   Synonyms: creasecrinklefurrowpleatpuckerridgetuckwrinkle

2. Geological fold C1 formal scientific

   A bend in rock layers caused by pressure or movement in the Earth's crust.

   • The geologist studied the fold in the mountain range.
   • This fold was formed millions of years ago.
   • The anticline is a type of upward fold in rock strata.

   ruСкладкаesPliegue geológicofrpli géologiquedeGeologische FalteptDobrazh褶皱arطية جيولوجية

   Synonyms: bendflexure

3. Group or community B2 formal

   A group of people with shared beliefs or interests, often used in religious contexts.

   • He returned to the fold after years of absence.
   • The church welcomed new members into the fold.
   • The political party brought dissidents back into the fold.

   ruОбщинаesrebañofrCommunauté de croyantsdeGemeindeptComunidade de fézh群体arجماعة

   Synonyms: churchcommunitycongregationfellowshipflock

• folds plural form
• folds' possessive plural form
• fold's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of bending something, especially paper or fabric, so that one part lies on top of another, or to close or collapse.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия сгибания чего-либо, особенно бумаги или ткани, так чтобы одна часть легла поверх другой, или закрытия/складывания.esVerbo que indica la acción de doblar algo, especialmente papel o tela, de modo que una parte quede sobre otra, o de plegar, cerrar o plegarse una cosa sobre sí misma.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de plier quelque chose, en particulier du papier ou du tissu, de manière qu'une partie se superpose à une autre, ou de fermer/plier en deux.deVerb, das das Falten von etwas bezeichnet, besonders Papier oder Stoff, sodass ein Teil über einem anderen zu liegen kommt, oder das Zusammenklappen bzw. Schließen von etwas.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de dobrar algo, especialmente papel ou tecido, de modo que uma parte fique sobre a outra, ou de fechar/recolher algo por meio de dobras.zh动词，表示把某物（尤其是纸或布）的一部分折到另一部分上面，或把东西合拢、收拢起来。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على طي شيء ما، وخاصة الورق أو القماش، بحيث يوضع جزء منه فوق جزء آخر، أو لإغلاقه أو ثنيه.

1. Bend something A2 formal

   To bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part.

   • She folded the letter and put it in an envelope.
   • He folded the laundry and put it away.
   • Fold the paper in half before cutting.

   ruСкладыватьesdoblarfrplierdeFaltenptDobrarzh折叠arثني شيء

   Synonyms: bendcreasedoublefold uppleattuckturn over

2. Close or shut B1 formal

   To close or shut something, such as a chair, table, or umbrella, by bending or moving its parts together.

   • He folded the deck chair and stored it in the shed.
   • She folded the stroller before putting it in the car.
   • Fold the umbrella when you enter the building.

   ruСкладыватьesplegarfrplier, replierdezusammenklappenptDobrarzh折叠arيطوي

   Synonyms: closecollapsefold upfurlshut

   Antonyms: extendopenspreadunfold

3. Business failure B2 informal

   To close a business because it is not successful.

   • The restaurant folded after only six months.
   • Many small businesses folded during the recession.
   • The company folded due to lack of funding.

   ruЗакрытьсяesQuebrar (un negocio)frFaire faillite / fermerdeGeschäft aufgebenptFecharzh倒闭arإغلاق الشركة

   Synonyms: closecollapsefailgo undershut down

   Antonyms: flourishprospersucceedthrive

• folded past participle
• folded past simple
• folding present participle
• folds third person singular

Phrasal variants: fold up