fold

• Sustantivo que designa una curva, pliegue o capa formada al doblar algo sobre sí mismo, o el resultado de plegar una superficie flexible.

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

1. Bend or creaseA2formal

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

   Pliegue o doblez

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

   Sinónimoscreasecrinklefurrowpleatpuckerridgetuckwrinkle

2. Geological foldC1formalscientific

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

   Pliegue geológico

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbendflexure

3. Group or communityB2formal

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

   rebaño

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschurchcommunitycongregationfellowshipflock

• Verbo 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.

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.

1. A2formal

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

   doblar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbendcreasedoublefold uppleattuckturn over

2. B1formal

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

   plegar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosclosecollapsefold upfurlshut

   Antónimosextendopenspreadunfold

3. Business failureB2informal

   To close a business because it is not successful.

   Quebrar (un negocio)

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

   Sinónimosclosecollapsefailgo undershut down

   Antónimosflourishprospersucceedthrive

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