nounπShareA collection of papers collated and archived together."The office keeps all important documents in labeled files for easy access. "stationerybusinessorganizationwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA roll or list."The librarian keeps the files of overdue books in alphabetical order. "listChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCourse of thought; thread of narration."The files of her memories about childhood summers were happy and bright. "storyliteraturewritingmindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name."I saved all my school reports as files on my computer. "computingtechnologyinternettechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo commit (official papers) to some office."She files her tax return every April. "governmentlawpoliticsorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place in an archive in a logical place and order"The librarian files the returned books on the shelves according to their Dewey Decimal number. "organizationbusinessworkcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo store a file (aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer.""After finishing the report, I will file it on my computer so I don't lose it." "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(with for) To submit a formal request to some office."She filed for divorce the next day."governmentlawpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set in order; to arrange, or lay away."After sorting the mail, she files the bills alphabetically in a drawer. "organizationbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA column of people one behind another, whether "single file" or in a large group with many files side by side."The troops marched in Indian file."grouporganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small detachment of soldiers."The army sent a small files of soldiers to guard the border crossing. "militarygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a letter). The analog horizontal lines are the ranks.""The rook can move any number of squares along the files and ranks." "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move in a file."The applicants kept filing into the room until it was full."actiongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The mechanic uses files to smooth down the rough edges of the metal before welding. "materialmachineutensiltechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cunning or resourceful person."Sentence: "My grandmother is one of the files; she always finds a clever way to get a good deal when she's shopping." "personcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo smooth, grind, or cut with a file."The carpenter carefully files the rough edges of the wood to make them smooth. "technicalworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defile"The spilled coffee completely filed the important documents. "moralreligioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo corrupt"The prosecutor worried the suspect's connections would file the case, preventing a fair trial. "moralcharacternegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
