1. Capable of being folded up and stored
   "a folding bed";
   - 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
   "The folding in the rock layers provided evidence of past tectonic activity";
   - fold
    
3. The act of folding
   "he gave the napkins a double folding";
   - fold

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

Derived forms: foldings

See also: collapsable, collapsible

Type of: biological process, break, break off, cease, change, change of shape, change surface, confine, constrain, discontinue, geologic process, geological process, give up, hold, incorporate, integrate, lay off, organic process, quit, restrain, stop, surcease [archaic]

Antonym: open

Encyclopedia: Folding