fold
//foʊld//
Verb
To bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part of it covers another part.
She folded the paper in half.
To bend a part of the body, especially the arms, so that it rests against another part.
She folded her arms and waited.
To close or make something more compact by bending parts together.
She folded the map and put it in her pocket.
(of a business or organization) To fail and close down.
The company folded after losing its major clients.
To mix an ingredient gently into a mixture by lifting and turning.
Fold the egg whites gently into the batter.
Noun
A line or crease made by folding something.
She pressed the fold in the paper to make it sharper.
A part of something that has been bent or doubled over.
She smoothed out the folds in the fabric.
An enclosure for sheep or other domestic animals.
The shepherd led the sheep back to the fold at sunset.
A group of people or institutions that share common beliefs or belong to the same organization.
She returned to the fold after years of working abroad.