file (
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n 1: a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept
together [syn:
data file]
2: a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
[syn:
single file,
Indian file]
3: office furniture consisting of a container for keeping
papers in order [syn:
file cabinet,
filing cabinet]
4: a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of
its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
v 1: register in a public office or in a court of law; "file for
divorce"; "file a complaint" [syn:
register]
2: smooth with a file; "file one's fingernails"
3: proceed in file
4: file a formal charge against; "The suspect was charged with
murdering his wife" [syn:
charge,
lodge]
5: place in a file [syn:
file away]