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1. Capable of being folded up and stored
   - foldable, foldaway

1. The process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
   "understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code"
   - protein folding
    
2. A geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
   - fold
    
3. The act of folding
   - fold

1. Bend or lay so that one part covers the other
   "fold up the newspaper"
   - fold up, turn up
    
2. Incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating
   "Fold the egg whites into the batter"
    
3. Cease to operate or cause to cease operating
   - close up, close, shut down, close down
    
4. Confine in a fold, like sheep
   - pen up
    
5. Become folded or folded up
   "The bed folds in a jiffy"
   - fold up

Derived forms: foldings

See also: collapsable, collapsible, folder

Type of: biological process, change, change of shape, change surface, confine, geologic process, geological process, hold, incorporate, integrate, organic process, restrain

Antonym: unfold

Encyclopedia: Fold