Meaning & Definition of File in English
English⟶
File
/faɪl/
noun
1. A set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
synonym:
- file,
- data file
2. A line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
synonym:
- file,
- single file,
- Indian file
3. Office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
synonym:
- file,
- file cabinet,
- filing cabinet
4. A steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces
- Used for smoothing wood or metal
synonym:
- file
verb
1. Record in a public office or in a court of law
- "File for divorce"
- "File a complaint"
synonym:
- file,
- register
2. Smooth with a file
- "File one's fingernails"
synonym:
- file
3. Proceed in line
- "The students filed into the classroom"
synonym:
- file
4. File a formal charge against
- "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife"
synonym:
- charge,
- lodge,
- file
5. Place in a container for keeping records
- "File these bills, please"
synonym:
- file,
- file away
Examples of using
Please file a written request.
She deleted a file.
Line up in single file.