folding

• Describe un objeto diseñado para doblarse o plegarse en una forma más compacta para su almacenamiento o transporte.

Describes an object that is designed to be folded into a more compact form for storage or portability.

1. FoldableA2formal

   Designed to be bent, collapsed, or moved into a more compact shape for convenient storage or transport.

   plegable

   • He bought a folding chair for the camping trip.
   • A folding table is easy to store in a small apartment.
   • The folding bicycle fits perfectly in the trunk of a car.
   • She used a folding knife while hiking.

   Sinónimoscollapsiblefold upfoldablefoldaway

   Antónimosfixednoncollapsiblerigidsolidstiff

• Sustantivo que denota el proceso o acción de plegar algo, como el plegamiento de una molécula de proteína en su estructura tridimensional, el proceso geológico que produce pliegues en capas de rocas, o la acción general de doblar o plegar.

A noun referring to the process or act of bending something, such as a protein molecule assuming its three-dimensional shape, a geological process causing bends in rock strata, or the general act of folding.

1. Protein foldingC1formalscientific

   The process by which a protein chain folds into its characteristic three-dimensional structure, which is essential for its biological function.

   Plegamiento de proteínas

   • Protein folding is critical for enzyme activity.
   • Misfolding of proteins can lead to diseases such as Alzheimer's.
   • Researchers study folding using computational models.
   • The chaperone proteins assist in proper folding.

   Antónimosunfolding

2. Folding (geology)C1formalscientific

   A geological process that bends rock layers, typically due to tectonic forces, resulting in structures such as anticlines and synclines.

   Plegamiento (geología)

   • Folding creates mountains and valleys.
   • The rock strata show evidence of ancient folding.
   • Geologists map folding patterns to understand tectonic history.
   • This region's folding occurred during the Alpine orogeny.

   Sinónimosflexurefoldplication

3. General foldingA2informal

   The act of bending something, such as paper or cloth, so that one part lies over another.

   plegado

   • The folding of the letter made it fit in the envelope.
   • He is skilled at the folding of origami paper.
   • The folding of clothes takes less time with practice.
   • She taught the children the proper folding of napkins.

   Sinónimosdoublingfoldpleatingplication

• 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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