file is the dictionary form of fileing Definition of file
file has definitions from the field of law
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[ verb ] (law) register in a public office or in a court of law

Synonyms

register

Examples

"file for divorce" "file a complaint"

2
[ noun ] a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

Synonyms

data_file

3
[ verb ] smooth with a file

Examples

"file one's fingernails"

4
[ verb ] proceed in line

Examples

"The students filed into the classroom"

5
[ verb ] (law) file a formal charge against

Synonyms

charge lodge

Examples

"The suspect was charged with murdering his wife"

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[ noun ] a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
7
[ noun ] office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
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[ noun ] a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
9
[ verb ] place in a container for keeping records

Synonyms

file_away

Examples

"File these bills, please"

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 19703
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