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US/foʊld/
UK/fəʊld/
to bend paper, cloth or something flat so that one part lies on top of another
In context
After the laundry is dry, my kids help me fold the clothes.
She folded the letter carefully and put it in an envelope.
He stood by the door with his arms folded, waiting for an apology.
Words that go with fold
verb + noun
- fold the clothesFold the clothes neatly before you put them in the suitcase.
- fold one's armsWhen he is angry, he folds his arms and stops talking.
verb + preposition
- fold in halfFold the paper in half to make a card.
verb + adverb
- fold upThis bike can fold up and fit under your desk.
- fold neatlyThe hotel towels were folded neatly on the bed.