1 [no object] of a road, river, etc. : to divide into two parts

• The road forks to the north and south.

2 [+ object] informal : to pay or give (money) — usually + over or out

• He had to fork over half his paycheck.
• The company forked out thousands of dollars to repair the damage.

3 [+ object] : to lift or throw (something) with a fork

• They forked the hay into the loft.