folded up

Creased and stowed

Folded up describes something collapsed or bent into a more compact form: She folded up the map and put it in her pocket.

A business that has folded up has closed down permanently: The restaurant folded up after six months.

Someone who is folded up has curled their body inward: He was folded up in the corner, knees to chest.

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compact · flat pack · crumpled · bend · shuttered · closed down · went under · pleated · tuck · curtailed · wrinkled · portable · camping gear · packed · failed · caved · lawn chair · card table

Opposites
physical configuration

folded upunfolded

Opened from folds

spread out · opened up · extended · straightened · unfurled

operational status

folded upset up

Prepare or establish

unfolded · opened up · deployed · assembled · erected

business/venture status (informal)

folded upthriving

Succeeding vigorously

flourishing · going strong · booming · surviving · succeeded

Family

fold, unfold, folder, folding, folded, folds, unfolded, enfold, folders

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G