file
file /ˈfaɪl/
noun
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(
)
A set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
(
data file
, file
)
a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
I need to organize my files by putting them in folders
I need to organize my files by putting them in folders
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()
A steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
(
file
)
a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
I used a file to smooth out the rough edges of the wood
I used a file to smooth out the rough edges of the wood
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()
Office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
(
filing cabinet
, file
, file cabinet
[American] )
office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
Can you please file these documents in the cabinet?
Can you please file these documents in the cabinet?
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()
A line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
(
Indian file
, single file
, file
)
a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
verb
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()
(law) record in a public office or in a court of law
(
register
, file
)
(law) record in a public office or in a court of law
File for divorce
file for divorce
File a complaint
file a complaint
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()
Smooth with a file
(
file
)
smooth with a file
File one's fingernails
file one's fingernails
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()
Proceed in line
(
file
)
proceed in line
The students filed into the classroom
The students filed into the classroom
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()
File a formal charge against
(
lodge
, file
, charge
)
file a formal charge against
The suspect was charged with murdering his wife
The suspect was charged with murdering his wife
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()
Place in a container for keeping records
(
file
, file away
)
place in a container for keeping records
File these bills, please
File these bills, please
