noun
a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
Synonyms
data file
noun
a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
Synonyms
single file
Indian file
noun
office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
Synonyms
file cabinet
filing cabinet
noun
a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces
Examples
- used for smoothing wood or metal
verb
record in a public office or in a court of law
Synonyms
Examples
- file for divorce
- file a complaint
verb
smooth with a file
Examples
- file one's fingernails
verb
proceed in line
Examples
- The students filed into the classroom
verb
file a formal charge against
Synonyms
Examples
- The suspect was charged with murdering his wife
verb
place in a container for keeping records
Synonyms
file away
Examples
- File these bills, please