<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to bend (cloth, paper, etc.) over upon itself.</li><li>to bring into a compact form by bending and laying parts together (often followed by up): to fold up a map; to fold one's legs under oneself.</li><li>to bring (the arms, hands, etc.) together in an intertwined or crossed manner; cross; entwine: He folded his arms on his chest.</li><li>to bend or wind (usually followed by about, round, etc.): to fold one's arms about a person's neck.</li><li>to bring (the wings) close to the body, as a bird on alighting.</li><li>to enclose; wrap; envelop: to fold something in paper.</li><li>to embrace or clasp; enfold: to fold someone in one's arms.</li><li>to place (one's cards) facedown so as to withdraw from the play.</li><li>to bring to an end; close up: The owner decided to fold the business and retire.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a part that is folded; pleat; layer: folds of cloth.</li><li>a crease made by folding: He cut the paper along the fold.</li><li>a hollow made by folding: to carry something in the fold of one's dress.</li><li>a hollow place in undulating ground: a fold of the mountains.</li><li>a portion of strata that is folded or bent, as an anticline or syncline.</li><li>the line formed along the horizontal center of a standard-sized newspaper when it is folded after printing.</li><li>the act of folding or doubling over.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>