file
noun
1. a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
Definition categories: communication, record
2. a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
Definition categories: group, line
3. office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
Definition categories: man–made
4. a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
Definition categories: man–made
Sentences with file as a noun:
- I'm going to delete these unwanted files to free up some disk space.
- The troops marched in Indian file.
verb
1. record in a public office or in a court of law
- file for divorce
- file a complaint
Similar word(s): register
Definition categories: communication, register
2. smooth with a file
- file one's fingernails
Definition categories: contact, smooth, smoothen
3. proceed in line
- The students filed into the classroom
Definition categories: motion, march, process
4. file a formal charge against
Similar word(s): charge, lodge
Definition categories: communication, accuse, criminate, impeach, incriminate
5. place in a container for keeping records
- File these bills, please
Definition categories: communication, enter, record
Sentences with file as a verb:
- She filed for divorce the next day.
- The company filed for bankruptcy when the office opened on Monday.
- They filed for a refund under their warranty.
- I'd better file the bottoms of the table legs. Otherwise they will scratch the flooring.