Fold/fəʊld/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/3Physical action Used to describe a physical action, often with hands, to create a crease. He folded the map and put it in his pocket. Pro Tip 2/3Visible result When you fold something, the result is usually visible, like a crease or overlap. After folding the napkins, the table looked very tidy. Pro Tip 3/3Methodical order Folding is often part of a methodical process, such as in cooking or organizing. Please fold these shirts before putting them in the drawer.