-fold a combining form meaning “having the number of kinds or parts” or “multiplied the number of times” specified by the initial element: fourfold; manyfold.
(transitive) To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself. (transitive) To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending. If you fold the sheets, they'll fit more easily in the drawer.
to bring into a compact form by bending and laying parts together (often fol. by up): to fold up a map; to fold one's legs under oneself. to bring (the arms, hands, etc.) together in an intertwined or crossed manner;
FOLD meaning: 1 : to bend one part of (something) over or against another part; 2 : to reduce the length or size of something (such as a piece of furniture) by moving parts of it so that they lie close together
A fold in a piece of paper or cloth is a bend that you make in it when you put one part of it over another part and press the edge. Make another fold and turn the ends together.
Definition of fold verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
-fold a combining form meaning “having the number of kinds or parts” or “multiplied the number of times” specified by the initial element: fourfold; manyfold.