fold up

UK
/fəʊld ʌp/
US
/foʊld ʌp/

Translations

fold upverb
folded up
Past Simple
folded up
Past Participle
folding up
Gerund
UK
/fəʊld ʌp/
US
/foʊld ʌp/
fermerS’emploie surtout pour une entreprise, un commerce ou une organisation qui cesse son activité.
The small cafe had to fold up after just a year due to financial difficulties.
Le petit café a dû fermer après seulement un an en raison de difficultés financières.
She folded up the map and put it back in her bag.
Elle a plié la carte et l'a remise dans son sac.
Additional translations
replierPour un objet que l’on replie afin de le rendre plus compact.
Synonyms

Definitions

fold upverb
To bend or lay something so that one part covers another part.
She folded up the map and put it back in her bag.
To collapse or close, often referring to a business or organization ceasing operations.
The small cafe had to fold up after just a year due to financial difficulties.
To bring something to a compact form by bending or tucking in parts.
He folded up the chair and stored it in the closet.