A file is a set of written or digital papers kept in one place. People use files to keep papers or computer data safe and organized.
I saved the file on my computer.
The file has many pages inside.
A file is a tool that helps make surfaces smooth or neat. It has a rough side that cuts small parts when you move it back and forth.
He used a file to smooth the wood.
This metal file feels rough in my hand.
To file means to put papers or documents in a place to keep them safe and easy to find. People often file papers in folders or cabinets.
Please file the papers in that box.
She filed the documents last week.
To file means to send official papers to a government or legal office. People do this to start legal cases or give important information.
They filed a complaint with the police.
He filed his tax return yesterday.
A file means a group of people or objects standing in a straight line, one behind the other. This is often used in military or organized groups.
The students walked in a file.
They stood in file to enter.
To file means to walk or march in a line, one behind another. People often file during ceremonies or when moving in order.
The soldiers filed past the crowd.
We filed slowly through the door.
In some contexts, especially British English, a file means a column or a row in a table or arrangement. It is used to show order or place in the list.
Please check the second file on the list.
The file contains many numbers in order.
A file is a small instrument dentists use to smooth or shape teeth during treatment. It helps clean or remove parts of the tooth or root.
The dentist used a file on my tooth.
Dental files help clean the root canal.
