(often + over) to lay one part of (something) over another part
(often + up) to reduce the length or bulk of (something) by doubling it over
(often + up) to become folded or be capable of being folded
to clasp (e.g. one's arms) together
to bring (e.g. wings) to rest close to the body
to clasp or embrace (somebody) closely
to wrap or envelop (something)
(+ in/into) to gently incorporate (a food ingredient) into a mixture without thorough stirring or beating
to bend (e.g. a layer of rock) into folds
(often + up) to become folded or be capable of being folded
informal (often + up) to fail completely, esp to stop production or operation because of lack of business or capital
informal to succumb to fatigue
foldable adj
[Old English fealdan]