a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

[ Syn: data file ]

a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other

[ Syn: single file , indian file ]

office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order

[ Syn: file cabinet , filing cabinet ]

a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal

record in a public office or in a court of law; file for divorce; file a complaint

[ Syn: register ]

smooth with a file; file one's fingernails'

proceed in line; The students filed into the classroom'

file a formal charge against; The suspect was charged with murdering his wife

[ Syn: charge , lodge ]

place in a container for keeping records; File these bills, please

[ Syn: file away ]