fold

Definition

Examples

Please fold the letter in half before putting it into the envelope.

Word Family

Synonyms

• benda circular segment of a curve
• creasean angular or rounded shape made by folding
• collapsean abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

Collocations

• Easy fold sheet of paper
  to fold sheet of paper, meaning to bend or lay so that one part covers the other
• Medium fold arms during negotiation
  to fold arms during negotiation, meaning to bend or lay so that one part covers the other
• Hard force weak competitors to fold
  to force weak competitors to fold, meaning to to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :
• Very Hard welcome executives back into the fold
  to welcome executives back into the fold, meaning to accept gladly