FOLDUP Definition & Meaning

foldup

or fold-up

[ fohld-uhp ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

something, as a chair or bed, that can be folded up and stored away when not in use.
termination or closing:
the foldup of the town's newspaper.
a giving in; capitulation:
a foldup of management under union pressure.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of foldup¹

First recorded in 1890–95; noun use of verb phrase fold up

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The North End supporters’ section begins 12 feet off the pitch and is set at a 34-degree angle, with foldup seats and standing rails that should create an imposing presence behind the goal.

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People bring in their own foldup chairs and lawn chairs, and so sometimes it looks more like the congregation is watching a parade or sitting at a barbecue instead of being at church.

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Everyone turned in their lawn chairs and foldup chairs and looked at one another.

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Dr. Mitchell’s office contains her foldup bike for her commute to Park Slope, Brooklyn.

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foldout fold up

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