Fold into
verb
To mix a light ingredient or mixture with a heavy one, without releasing air bubbles.
She carefully folded the whipped egg whites into the batter.
Often appears as...
- fold into batter
- fold into mixture
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To bend or close something so that it fits into a smaller space.
He folded the map into a small square and put it back into his pocket.
Often appears as...
- fold into pocket
- fold into bag
verb
To include or incorporate something as a part of something else.
Ideas from the brainstorming session were folded into the final project plan.
Often appears as...
- fold into plan
- fold into project
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To mix a light ingredient or mixture with a heavy one, without releasing air bubbles.
She carefully folded the whipped egg whites into the batter.
Often appears as...
- fold into batter
- fold into mixture
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To bend or close something so that it fits into a smaller space.
He folded the map into a small square and put it back into his pocket.
Often appears as...
- fold into pocket
- fold into bag
verb
To include or incorporate something as a part of something else.
Ideas from the brainstorming session were folded into the final project plan.
Often appears as...
- fold into plan
- fold into project
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Gentle Process
The action is delicate to prevent losing air that gives lightness to dishes.
Gently fold into the fluffy meringue to keep the cake airy.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Term
It's often used in cooking to describe combining ingredients without stirring.
Fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough until just combined.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overmixing
Be careful not to mix too much, or the mixture may deflate and lose texture.
Fold into the mix just until you see no streaks of flour.
Pro Tip 1/3Gentle Process
The action is delicate to prevent losing air that gives lightness to dishes.
Gently fold into the fluffy meringue to keep the cake airy.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Term
It's often used in cooking to describe combining ingredients without stirring.
Fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough until just combined.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overmixing
Be careful not to mix too much, or the mixture may deflate and lose texture.
Fold into the mix just until you see no streaks of flour.
Pro Tip 1/3Gentle Process
The action is delicate to prevent losing air that gives lightness to dishes.
Gently fold into the fluffy meringue to keep the cake airy.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Term
It's often used in cooking to describe combining ingredients without stirring.
Fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough until just combined.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overmixing
Be careful not to mix too much, or the mixture may deflate and lose texture.
Fold into the mix just until you see no streaks of flour.
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