folding Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
    protein folding.
    • understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code
  2. noun a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
    fold.
  3. noun the act of folding
    fold.
    • he gave the napkins a double fold
  4. verb bend or lay so that one part covers the other
    fold up; fold; turn up.
    • fold up the newspaper
    • turn up your collar
  5. verb incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating
    fold.
    • Fold the egg whites into the batter
  6. verb cease to operate or cause to cease operating
    shut down; close; close up; close down; fold.
    • The owners decided to move and to close the factory
    • My business closes every night at 8 P.M.
    • close up the shop
  7. verb confine in a fold, like sheep
    fold; pen up.
  8. verb become folded or folded up
    fold up; fold.
    • The bed folds in a jiffy
  9. adjective satellite capable of being folded up and stored
    foldable; foldaway.
    • a foldaway bed

WordNet


Fold"ing noun
Definitions
  1. The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication.
    The lower foldings of the vest. Addison.
  2. (Agric.) The keepig of sheep in inclosures on arable land, etc. Ham. Nav. Encyc.

Webster 1913