file

A1
Pronunciation
/faɪl/
/faɪl/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A collection of papers collated and archived together.

2 Definition

A roll or list.

3 Definition

Course of thought; thread of narration.

4 Definition

An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name.

Example Sentences
  • I'm going to delete these unwanted files to free up some disk space.
5 Definition

A column of people one behind another, whether "single file" or in a large group with many files side by side.

Example Sentences
  • The troops marched in Indian file.
6 Definition

A small detachment of soldiers.

7 Definition

One of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a letter). The analog horizontal lines are the ranks.

8 Definition

A hand tool consisting of a handle to which a block of coarse metal is attached, and used for removing sharp edges or for cutting, especially through metal.

9 Definition

A cunning or resourceful person.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To commit (official papers) to some office.

2 Definition

To place in an archive in a logical place and order

3 Definition

To store a file (aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer.

4 Definition

(with for) To submit a formal request to some office.

Example Sentences
  • She filed for divorce the next day.
5 Definition

To set in order; to arrange, or lay away.

6 Definition

To move in a file.

Example Sentences
  • The applicants kept filing into the room until it was full.
7 Definition

To smooth, grind, or cut with a file.

Example Sentences
  • I'd better file the bottoms of the table legs. Otherwise they will scratch the flooring.
8 Definition

To defile

9 Definition

To corrupt