File — synonyms, definition

1. file (Noun)

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file (Noun) — A set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together.

file (Noun) — A line of persons or things ranged one behind the other.

file (Noun) — Office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order.

file (Noun) — A steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal.

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2. file (Verb)

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file (Verb) — (law) record in a public office or in a court of law. ex. "file a complaint" ex. "file for divorce"

file (Verb) — Smooth with a file. ex. "file one's fingernails"

file (Verb) — Proceed in line. ex. "The students filed into the classroom"

file (Verb) — Place a formal charge against. ex. "The suspect was filed with murdering his wife"

file (Verb) — Place in a container for keeping records. ex. "File these bills, please" ex. "file away these bills, please"

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