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As a folding bed, a folding bicycle, a folding chair, etc.
“A folding chair.”
That opens or operates by popping up, such as with springs
The state of being insolvent or bankrupt
The form or shape produced by folding something
Brisk stirring or disturbance of a liquid or substance
An act, event or occurrence representing an ending or shutdown
To be surrendering or yielding to someone or something
Present participle for to fold or bend something over, especially so that it comes in contact with itself
“Mama asks me to help her fold the sheets, a chore I usually enjoy.”
Present participle for to wrinkle, or cause to become wrinkled
“His freckles were starting to fold into wrinkles from working outside in the sun and the wind.”
Present participle for to envelop or enclose someone or something
“He felt a powerful rush of desire to fold her in his arms and embrace her tightly, but knew that such a thing was impossible.”
(of a business) Present participle for to go bankrupt or become insolvent
“He was unable to secure a traditional loan to expand his inventory and feared his business would eventually fold.”
Present participle for to fail, especially in spectacular fashion
“For the past two years, Soverel has co-skippered Locura, a boat that tore up its competition in early races, only to fold In the final leg of the six-race series.”
Present participle for to blend by stirring gently, with a folding action
“Using a large metal spoon, fold the egg white into the batter.”
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