File
Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪl/
File (noun)
- a collection of data or information stored on a computer.
- a folder or box for holding loose papers together.
- a line of people or things arranged one behind the other.
Examples
- Save the file before closing the program.
- The file was too large to email.
Common collocations: open a file, save a file, delete a file, file cabinet, file folder
File (verb)
- to officially submit a document or request.
- to use a tool to make a surface smooth.
Examples
- You need to file your taxes by April.
- She filed a complaint with the manager.