1. file - noun
· a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
Synonym(s): data_file
Hypernym(s): record
2. file - noun
· a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
Synonym(s): single_file, Indian_file
Hypernym(s): line
3. file - noun
· office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
Synonym(s): file_cabinet, filing_cabinet
Hypernym(s): office_furniture
4. file - noun
· a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
Hypernym(s): hand_tool
5. file - verb
· record in a public office or in a court of law; "file for divorce"; "file a complaint"
Synonym(s): register
Hypernym(s): register
6. file - verb
· smooth with a file; "file one's fingernails"
7. file - verb
· proceed in line; "The students filed into the classroom"
8. file - verb
· file a formal charge against; "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife"
Hypernym(s): accuse, impeach, incriminate, criminate
9. file - verb
· place in a container for keeping records; "File these bills, please"
Synonym(s): file_away
Hypernym(s): record, enter, put_down
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