fold back

To bend or crease something back. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fold" and "back." She folded back the paper again, producing an origami crane.

fold something back

to bend a sheet or flap of something back. She very carefully folded the page back to mark her place in the book. She folded back the page to mark her place in the book. The surgeon folded the flap of skin back, revealing the torn ligament.

fold back

[for a sheet of something] to bend back. The cloth folded back, revealing the faded upholstery below. The top page folded back, revealing a neatly typed manuscript.

See also: back, fold

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

cut back
choke back
brush back
claw back
bring back
chop back
buck off
come back and see us
be/go back to square one
back to square one

References in periodicals archive

A spokeswoman for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire Service personnel used cutting equipment to fold back the roof of the Mazda prior to putting the driver on a spinal board and transferring her to a waiting ambulance.

Driver injured in city collision

Potter said he knows from personal experience how easy it can be to fold back an electric blanket in the morning when getting out of bed, and then forget to turn off the blanket, leaving it folded and turned on.

Electric blanket blamed in fire that damages home

It used to be possible to simply open out the paper and fold back the pages, or detach and fold them away to enjoy while travelling or hanging around in waiting rooms.

Anyone else fancy a go at the Editor? VOICE OF THE NORTH

Cover the shredded paper with a towel that's large enough to fold back over the casserole dish.

Keep the heat in

Brand new for 2010, and exclusive to Nuneaton's Petrolscooter.co.uk, the KMB boasts a wide range of upgrades that make it stand out of the crowd - proven 49cc 2-stroke Honda derived engine, fully restrictable throttle, front and rear drum brakes, electric start, fully automatic twist and go, rear mono shock, front forks, fold back kickstart, snap-back spring loaded race footpegs, key switch immobiliser, NGK spark plug, and removable race paddock stand, to name but a few.

Pair of tickets to Brandonapolis

Plant bulbs in the soil, fold back the turn and stamp down to ensure that the turf connects with the bulbs.

ThreeWaysTo... naturalise bulbs in lawns

The 5040 has three programmable memories for test setup recall and features such as overcurrent fold back, overload current capacity, and an inrush current rating of four times the maximum current.

Power Source displays four readings simultaneously

Very easy to handle, pages lie flat or fold back nicely.

Vertically challenged

Glass doors fold back on all sides of the building, revealing the clean lines of the interior.

Specifier's information

For centuries, the plane and the helicoid were the only known examples of infinite, unbounded minimal surfaces that don't fold back to intersect themselves.

Surface story: inspired by spiral soap films, mathematicians zero in on a novel, economical, and infinite helix

Apply plastic packaging tape to both halves of the desired "latch point." Then use duct tape to tape the box shut (fold back a tab on the end of the tape so you don't have to use a fingernail to pick the tape loose).

Resealable cardboard boxes

Microwave, fold back the top and it's a ready-to-eat package.

Popping good time

With the decklid raised, the roof top and back window fold back in a clam shell manner into the trunk cavity.

2004 Cadillac XLR: retractable hard top

Fold back three quarters of an inch of paper from the end of each wing.

PLANE SAILING; Flight of fancy as boffins dream up perfect paper dart

词组	fold back
释义	fold back fold back To bend or crease something back. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fold" and "back." She folded back the paper again, producing an origami crane. See also: back, fold Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. fold something back to bend a sheet or flap of something back. She very carefully folded the page back to mark her place in the book. She folded back the page to mark her place in the book. The surgeon folded the flap of skin back, revealing the torn ligament. See also: back, fold fold back [for a sheet of something] to bend back. The cloth folded back, revealing the faded upholstery below. The top page folded back, revealing a neatly typed manuscript. See also: back, fold McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: cut back choke back brush back claw back bring back chop back buck off come back and see us be/go back to square one back to square one References in periodicals archive A spokeswoman for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire Service personnel used cutting equipment to fold back the roof of the Mazda prior to putting the driver on a spinal board and transferring her to a waiting ambulance. Driver injured in city collision Potter said he knows from personal experience how easy it can be to fold back an electric blanket in the morning when getting out of bed, and then forget to turn off the blanket, leaving it folded and turned on. Electric blanket blamed in fire that damages home It used to be possible to simply open out the paper and fold back the pages, or detach and fold them away to enjoy while travelling or hanging around in waiting rooms. Anyone else fancy a go at the Editor? VOICE OF THE NORTH Cover the shredded paper with a towel that's large enough to fold back over the casserole dish. Keep the heat in Brand new for 2010, and exclusive to Nuneaton's Petrolscooter.co.uk, the KMB boasts a wide range of upgrades that make it stand out of the crowd - proven 49cc 2-stroke Honda derived engine, fully restrictable throttle, front and rear drum brakes, electric start, fully automatic twist and go, rear mono shock, front forks, fold back kickstart, snap-back spring loaded race footpegs, key switch immobiliser, NGK spark plug, and removable race paddock stand, to name but a few. Pair of tickets to Brandonapolis Plant bulbs in the soil, fold back the turn and stamp down to ensure that the turf connects with the bulbs. ThreeWaysTo... naturalise bulbs in lawns The 5040 has three programmable memories for test setup recall and features such as overcurrent fold back, overload current capacity, and an inrush current rating of four times the maximum current. Power Source displays four readings simultaneously Very easy to handle, pages lie flat or fold back nicely. Vertically challenged Glass doors fold back on all sides of the building, revealing the clean lines of the interior. Specifier's information For centuries, the plane and the helicoid were the only known examples of infinite, unbounded minimal surfaces that don't fold back to intersect themselves. Surface story: inspired by spiral soap films, mathematicians zero in on a novel, economical, and infinite helix Apply plastic packaging tape to both halves of the desired "latch point." Then use duct tape to tape the box shut (fold back a tab on the end of the tape so you don't have to use a fingernail to pick the tape loose). Resealable cardboard boxes Microwave, fold back the top and it's a ready-to-eat package. Popping good time With the decklid raised, the roof top and back window fold back in a clam shell manner into the trunk cavity. 2004 Cadillac XLR: retractable hard top Fold back three quarters of an inch of paper from the end of each wing. PLANE SAILING; Flight of fancy as boffins dream up perfect paper dart
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