transitive verb

1. 1. to bend or press (something) so that one part is over another; double up on itself to fold a sheet
   2. to make more compact by so doubling a number of times
2. to draw together and intertwine to fold the arms
3. to draw (wings) close to the body
4. to clasp in the arms; embrace
5. to wrap up; envelop

Etymology: ME folden < OE faldan (WS fealdan), akin to Ger falten < IE *pel-to < base *pel-, to fold > (sim)ple, (tri)ple

intransitive verb

1. to be or become folded
2. ☆ Informal to fail; specif.,
   1. to be forced to close, as a business, play, etc.
   2. to succumb, as to exhaustion; collapse
3. ☆ Poker to withdraw from the betting on a hand, specif. by turning over one's exposed cards

noun

1. a folded part or layer
2. a mark made by folding
3. a hollow or crease produced by folded parts or layers
4. Brit. a hollow; small valley
5. Geol. a rock layer folded by pressure

noun

1. a pen in which to keep sheep
2. sheep kept together; flock of sheep
3. a group or organization with common interests, aims, faith, etc., as a church

Etymology: ME < OE fald, akin to Du vaalt, enclosed place, Dan fold, sheep pen

transitive verb