folded

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past simple and past participle of

to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part of it lies on the other part, or to be able to be bent in this way:

fold something (in half) I folded the letter (in half) and put it in an envelope.

(be) neatly folded He had a neatly folded handkerchief in his jacket pocket.

fold something (up) Will you help me to fold (up) the sheets?

The table folds up when not in use.

to wrap:

fold someone in something She folded her baby in a blanket.

fold something around someone/something He folded his arms around her.

to bring your arms close to your chest and hold them together:

He folded his arms and shook his head disapprovingly.

to move a part of your body into a position where it is close to your body:

(be) folded under She sat with her legs folded under her.

(of a business) to close because of failure:

Many small businesses fold within the first year.