Noun | 1. | fold - an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow" |
2. | fold - a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church Synonyms: congregation, faithful | |
3. | fold - a folded part (as a fold of skin or muscle) Synonyms: plica | |
4. | fold - a pen for sheep | |
5. | fold - the act of folding; "he gave the napkins a double fold" Synonyms: folding | |
Verb | 1. | fold - bend or lay so that one part covers the other; "fold up the newspaper"; "turn up your collar" Antonyms: spread, unfold, open, spread out - spread out or open from a closed or folded state; "open the map"; "spread your arms" |
2. | fold - intertwine; "fold one's hands, arms, or legs" | |
3. | fold - incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating; "Fold the egg whites into the batter" | |
4. | fold - cease to operate or cause to cease operating; "The owners decided to move and to close the factory"; "My business closes every night at 8 P.M." | |
5. | fold - confine in a fold, like sheep Synonyms: pen up | |
6. | fold - become folded or folded up; "The bed folds in a jiffy" Synonyms: fold up |