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fold
/ˈfəʊld/

fold

🇺🇸 American English
/ˈfoʊld/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈfəʊld/
🇷🇺 Russian
[sklɐˈdɨvatʲ]
Meaning of fold

fold neatly

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Pronunciation/ˈfəʊld/
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When to use fold

fold the clothes

складывать одежду

fold the shirt

складывать рубашку

fold the towel

складывать полотенце

fold the blanket

складывать одеяло

fold the paper

складывать бумагу

fold usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Сложи салфетки треугольниками для сервировки стола.

Fold the napkins into triangles for the table setting.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

После стирки она старается складывать детскую одежду аккуратно.

After laundering, she fold the baby clothes carefully.

Similar words

fold

The basic verb meaning to bend or double something (paper, clothes) so parts lie on top of each other.

stack

To place objects on top of each other in a pile; does not imply bending or creasing.

put away

To store something in its place; folding may be part of it but is not required.

pack

To arrange items into a bag, box or suitcase for travel or transport; folding clothes is often involved.

pleat

A specialized verb meaning to make regular, decorative folds (as in skirts or curtains).

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foldскладывать
messбеспорядок
dustпыль
stainпятно
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина

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What's the difference between fold / stack / put away / pack / pleat / tuck

🇬🇧English
fold

The basic verb meaning to bend or double something (paper, clothes) so parts lie on top of each other.

A1Very Often

Please fold the towel and put it on the shelf.

Пожалуйста, сложи полотенце и положи на полку.

S
🇬🇧English
stack

To place objects on top of each other in a pile; does not imply bending or creasing.

A1Often

Stack the plates after washing.

Сложи тарелки в стопку после мытья.

🇬🇧English

To store something in its place; folding may be part of it but is not required.

A1Very Often

Put away your toys when you finish playing.

Убери игрушки, когда закончишь играть.

🇬🇧English

To arrange items into a bag, box or suitcase for travel or transport; folding clothes is often involved.

A2Often

Pack your clothes into the suitcase carefully.

Аккуратно упакуй одежду в чемодан.

P
🇬🇧English
pleat

A specialized verb meaning to make regular, decorative folds (as in skirts or curtains).

B2Rarely

The tailor pleated the skirt to create a neat look.

Портной сделал складки на юбке, чтобы она выглядела аккуратно.

T
🇬🇧English
tuck

To fold or push in a small part (e.g. edge of a sheet or shirt) so it is neat or secure.

A2Often

Tuck the shirt into your trousers.

Застели рубашку в штаны.

🇬🇧English

To change the shape or angle of something by curving or flexing it; not specifically folding into layers.

A1Very Often

Be careful not to bend the metal frame.

Будь осторожен, чтобы не согнуть металлическую раму.

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fold translation: складывать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce fold

/ˈfəʊld/

fold translation

складывать

fold examples

Fold the napkins into triangles for the table setting.

fold transcription

/ˈfəʊld/, /ˈfoʊld/

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fold meaning: what does it mean?

fold neatly

fold pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

fold is pronounced as /ˈfəʊld/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

fold definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Fold the napkins into triangles for the table setting. Translation: Сложи салфетки треугольниками для сервировки стола.

Is fold part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, fold (складывать) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is fold part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, fold (складывать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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