fold fold /ˈfoʊld/

noun

1. () An angular or rounded shape made by folding  ( bend , crease , crimp , flexure , fold , plication )
   an angular or rounded shape made by folding
    A fold in the napkin
   a fold in the napkin
    A crease in his trousers
   a crease in his trousers
    A plication on her blouse
   a plication on her blouse
    A flexure of the colon
   a flexure of the colon
    A bend of his elbow
   a bend of his elbow
   
2. () A group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church  ( faithful , fold , congregation )
   a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
     The congregation gathered for Sunday worship.
   The congregation gathered for Sunday worship.
   
3. The act of folding  ( fold , folding )
   the act of folding
    He gave the napkins a double fold
   he gave the napkins a double fold
   
4. A pen for sheep  ( fold , sheep pen , sheepcote , sheepfold )
   a pen for sheep
   
   
5. A folded part (as in skin or muscle)  ( fold , plica )
   a folded part (as in skin or muscle)
   
6. A group of sheep or goats  ( flock , fold )
   a group of sheep or goats
   
   
7. A geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock  ( fold , folding )
   a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
   

verb

1. () Bend or lay so that one part covers the other  ( fold up , turn up , fold )
   bend or lay so that one part covers the other
    Fold up the newspaper
   fold up the newspaper
    Turn up your collar
   turn up your collar
   
2. () Incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating  ( fold )
   incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating
    Fold the egg whites into the batter
   Fold the egg whites into the batter
   
3. Become folded or folded up  ( fold , fold up )
   become folded or folded up
    The bed folds in a jiffy
   The bed folds in a jiffy
   
4. Confine in a fold, like sheep  ( fold , pen up )
   confine in a fold, like sheep
   
5. Cease to operate or cause to cease operating  ( close down , close up , fold , close , shut down )
   cease to operate or cause to cease operating
    The owners decided to move and to close the factory
   The owners decided to move and to close the factory
    My business closes every night at 8 P.M.
   My business closes every night at 8 P.M.
    Close up the shop
   close up the shop