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To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.
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To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.
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If you fold the sheets, they'll fit more easily in the drawer.
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To become folded; to form folds.
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Cardboard doesn't fold very easily.
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To fall over; to be crushed.
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The chair folded under his enormous weight.
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To enclose within folded arms (see also enfold).
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To give way on a point or in an argument.
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To withdraw from betting.
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With no hearts in the river and no chance to hit his straight, he folded.
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(by extension) To withdraw or quit in general.
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To stir gently, with a folding action.
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Fold the egg whites into the batter.
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Of a company, to cease to trade.
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The company folded after six quarters of negative growth.
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To double or lay together, as the arms or the hands.
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He folded his arms in defiance.
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To cover or wrap up; to conceal.