File | Mean of file in English Dictionary

/ˈfajəl/

• Noun
• a device (such as a box, folder, or cabinet) in which documents that you want to keep are stored so that they can be found easily
1. He put each memo in its proper file.
• a collection of documents that have information you want to keep and that are stored so that they can be found easily
1. The FBI has a large file on his activities.
2. She noticed that two employees' files were missing from the cabinet.
3. We'll keep your resume on file in case a suitable job becomes available.
4. The company has several thousand customers on file.
• a collection of computer data that forms a single unit and that is given a particular name
1. You should save the file frequently as you do your work.
2. a word-processing file
3. He accidentally deleted some important files.
• Verb

• to put (a document) in a place where it can be found easily
1. He filed each recipe for future reference.
2. I'm not sure what name this letter should be filed under.
3. She filed away each of his letters.
• to give (something, such as an official form or a legal document) to someone in authority so that it can be considered, dealt with, approved, etc.
1. She had to file [=submit] dozens of forms to get a loan.
2. file a lawsuit
3. file a tax return
4. The policeman filed his report.
5. She has filed for divorce/bankruptcy.
• to send (a story or report) to a newspaper
1. He filed a story incorrectly indicating that the strike was over.
• Noun
• a metal tool that has sharp ridges and that is used to make rough surfaces smooth
• Verb
• to make something smooth by using a file
1. He filed away/down the rough edges.
2. She filed the rough edges off her nails with a nail file.
3. She filed her nails.
• Noun
• a row of people, animals, or things that form a line
1. a file of soldiers
2. soldiers marching in file [=in a line]
• Verb
• to walk in a line
1. The inmates filed past on their way to the mess hall.
2. The customers filed out at closing time.