file
file
faɪl
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British pronunciation
/faɪl/

Definition & Meaning of "file"in English

File
01

a collection of data stored together in a computer, under a particular name

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After finishing the design, she saved the file as a PNG.
02

a metal tool with a rough surface that is used to smooth wooden or metal rough edges

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What is a "file"?

A file is a hand tool used for smoothing or shaping surfaces, especially hard materials like metal, wood, or plastic. It has a rough surface with teeth or ridges that cut into the material when rubbed back and forth. Files come in various shapes and sizes, such as flat, round, or half-round, allowing them to be used for different tasks like refining edges, removing small amounts of material, or smoothing rough surfaces. Files are commonly used in metalworking, woodworking, and other crafting or repair tasks where precision is needed.

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She used a metal file to sharpen the blades of her gardening shears.
03

a piece of furniture used for storing documents, papers, and other materials in a neat and organized way

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The accountant placed the invoices in a file.
04

a row or line of individuals or items arranged one after another

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Students walked in single file down the corridor.
05

a vertical column of squares on a board, such as in chess or checkers

What is a "file"?

A file refers to a row of game pieces or tokens that are arranged in a straight line, typically in a vertical or horizontal direction. The pieces in a file are often placed in a specific order and can be moved or manipulated according to the rules of the game. In games like chess, a file refers to one of the vertical columns on the board, where pieces like pawns and rooks move. The concept of a file helps to organize the game layout and is important for strategy and movement, as players aim to control certain files or use them to their advantage.

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The bishop moves along the diagonal, while the rook moves along the file.
06

a folder or container for keeping papers or documents organized

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She placed the receipts in a labeled file for tax purposes.
07

a collection of information or records about a particular subject or person

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The journalist requested access to the government file on the investigation.
to file
01

to officially submit or store a document or record in accordance with legal or regulatory requirements

Transitive: to file a legal document
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The attorney filed the necessary paperwork to initiate the probate process.
02

to make something even or level by using a file or similar tool to remove roughness or irregularities

Transitive: to file sth
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He filed the edges of the metal to make them smooth and even.
03

to move or march in a line, one person or thing after another

Intransitive: to file somewhere
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The soldiers filed into the barracks, each in a single line.
04

to begin a process or action, such as a legal proceeding, by following the official or required procedures

Transitive: to file a legal proceeding
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The lawyer filed a lawsuit on behalf of the client to seek compensation for damages.
05

to put or store documents in a particular order

Transitive: to file documents
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She filed the report in the cabinet under the " Financial " section.
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