file

noun
UK: /faɪl/
US: /faɪl/

  1. A collection of information stored on a computer.

    1. I saved the file on my computer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The corrupted file made it impossible to access crucial data for our presentation. [ ] [ ]

  2. A folder or box used to hold loose papers that are usually arranged in a particular order so that you can find them easily.

    1. Put the papers in the file. [ ] [ ]
    2. The contract is in the client file, under the letter 'S' for 'Smith'. [ ] [ ]

  3. A line of people or things, one behind the other.

    1. The children walked in a file. [ ] [ ]
    2. Soldiers marched in a neat file, ready for inspection by their commanding officer. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

document record folder line row register
file verb

  1. To store information on a computer.

    1. I need to file this document. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please file these reports electronically to ensure they're accessible to everyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. To put documents in a particular place so that they can be easily found.

    1. File these papers, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. She filed the complaints alphabetically by the customer's last name. [ ] [ ]

  3. To make a formal request or complaint.

    1. You can file a complaint online. [ ] [ ]
    2. He decided to file for divorce after several attempts to reconcile. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "file" in English means: A collection of information stored on a computer., A folder or box used to hold loose papers that are usually arranged in a particular order so that you can find them easily., A line of people or things, one behind the other..

The phonetic transcription of "file" is /faɪl/ in British English and /faɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "file": document, record, folder, line, row, register.

Example usage of "file": "I saved the file on my computer.". More examples on the page.