file

Nouns

• (n) a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together data file,
• (n) a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other Indian file, single file,
• (n) office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order file cabinet, filing cabinet,
• (n) a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal

Verbs

• (v) record in a public office or in a court of law
  • file for divorce
  • file a complaint
  register,
• (v) smooth with a file
  • file one's fingernails
• (v) proceed in line
  • The students filed into the classroom
• (v) file a formal charge against
  • The suspect was charged with murdering his wife
  lodge, charge,
• (v) place in a container for keeping records
  • File these bills, please
  file away,

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