fold up

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Definition

  1. Verb (intransitive):

    • To become folded; to bend or collapse into a more compact form.
    • To cease operating or functioning, especially in a business context (a figurative extension).

  2. Verb (transitive):

    • To bend or lay one part of something over another part so that it covers it, making the object smaller or neater.
Usage and Examples

  • Intransitive Verb (to become folded):

    • This table is designed to fold up easily for storage.
    • The map folded up neatly into its case.

  • Intransitive Verb (to cease operation, figurative):

    • The small business folded up after only six months.
    • Without more funding, the project will fold up.

  • Transitive Verb (to make something folded):

    • Please fold up the blankets and put them away.
    • He folded up the letter and placed it in the envelope.
Advanced Usage
  • "to fold up one's tent": To leave or quit, often quietly or secretly. This idiom originates from the act of packing up a tent.
    • After the disappointing results, he decided to fold up his tent and try a different approach.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fold (verb): The base form, meaning to bend something over itself.
    • Fold the paper in half.
  • Foldable / Fold-up (adjective): Describes an object designed to be folded.
    • A fold-up chair is perfect for camping.
  • Folder (noun): A folded piece of cardboard or a digital object for holding papers/files.
Synonyms
  • Collapse (intransitive): For the intransitive meaning of giving way or shutting down.
    • The company collapsed.
  • Close down (intransitive): For a business ceasing operation.
    • The shop closed down.
  • Bend (transitive): For the physical action.
    • Bend the wire.
  • Double over (transitive): To fold something, often onto itself.
    • Double over the fabric.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Fold in/into: To mix an ingredient gently into a mixture, or to incorporate something.
    • Next, fold in the whipped cream.
  • Fold away: To fold something and put it in its proper storage place.
    • Can you fold away the laundry?
Related Idioms
  • Fold under pressure: To fail or give in when faced with difficulty or stress.
    • Some athletes fold under pressure, while others thrive.
Verb
  1. become folded or folded up
    • The bed folds in a jiffy
  2. bend or lay so that one part covers the other
    • fold up the newspaper
    • turn up your collar

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