What Does Fold Mean?

Fold refers to the bending or doubling up of something so that one part rests on another, for example, a folded letter. It also refers to the act of making something compact and take-up less space by bending the parts like in folded chairs.

In a different context altogether, a fold refers to a hill or valley in rolling countryside. In reference to games, to fold means to withdraw from or forfeit the game.

It also refers to a flock of sheep. It may also mean a collective of people of organisations that are linked together by common interests and objectives. It may also refer to a religious gathering.

In technological terms, a fold refers to the quantity of data that can be viewed on a monitor without scrolling up or down.