fold up
The phrase "fold up" can describe actions related to making objects more compact or ceasing operations, depending on the context.
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Definition
B1General
(informal)To make something more compact by bending or creasing it.
Example
- He folded up the map and put it back in his pocket.
- The chairs can fold up for easy storage.
B2Business
(informal)To cease operations or go out of business.
Example
- The small shop folded up after just a year of business.
B2Emotional
(informal)To break down emotionally or become unable to cope.
Example
- She folded up under the pressure of the exam.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fold up":
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