folding up

UK
/ˈfəʊldɪŋ ʌp/
US
/ˈfoʊldɪŋ ʌp/

Translations

fold upverb

folding up

Gerund

folded up
Past Simple
folded up
Past Participle
folding up
Gerund
UK
/fəʊld ʌp/
US
/foʊld ʌp/
She carefully folded up the clothes before putting them in the drawer.
Она аккуратно сложила одежду перед тем, как положить её в ящик.
The shop had to fold up due to financial difficulties.
Магазин пришлось закрыть из-за финансовых трудностей.
He decided to fold up the tent after the camping trip.
Он решил свернуть палатку после похода.
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.