collapsible
adjective
col·laps·ible
kə-ˈlap-sə-bəl 
: able to be folded into a more compact shape
a collapsible stepladder
The collapsible bikes were created in London with the city commuter in mind …—
Karen Loutzenheiser
Karen LoutzenheiserHagrid wouldn't let Harry buy a solid gold cauldron, either … but they got a nice set of scales for weighing potion ingredients and a collapsible brass telescope.—J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling
also, of a part of a graphical user interface
: able to be hidden or to have certain components (such as options in a menu) hidden by the user when not needed
The use of a collapsible menu keeps the navigation less cluttered, but keeps all functionality at your fingertips. —Susan Perschke
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The high-quality materials offer durability, and the boxes are fully collapsible to save space.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
Also, consider compact travel-size and collapsible items over full-sized items.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 24 June 2024
For her pets, Pratt keeps an easy-to-grab bag with food, water, a collapsible bowl, a leash and harness, comfort items and sanitation items in case of an evacuation.
—Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2024
Sleeping bags, portable hammocks, camping stoves and collapsible camping chairs that cost $50 or less.
Bicycle helmets that cost $50 or less.
—Jim Turner, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
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Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
Also, consider compact travel-size and collapsible items over full-sized items.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 24 June 2024
For her pets, Pratt keeps an easy-to-grab bag with food, water, a collapsible bowl, a leash and harness, comfort items and sanitation items in case of an evacuation.
—Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2024
Sleeping bags, portable hammocks, camping stoves and collapsible camping chairs that cost $50 or less.
Bicycle helmets that cost $50 or less.
—Jim Turner, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
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“Collapsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collapsible. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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