noun
plural files
[count] a device (such as a box, folder, or cabinet) in which documents that you want to keep are stored so that they can be found easily
a collection of documents that have information you want to keep and that are stored so that they can be found easily
Something that is on file is stored in a file.
a collection of computer data that forms a single unit and that is given a particular name
verb
files; filed; filing
[+ obj] :to put (a document) in a place where it can be found easily :to place (something) in a file
to give (something, such as an official form or a legal document) to someone in authority so that it can be considered, dealt with, approved, etc. [+ obj]
[+ obj] :to send (a story or report) to a newspaper
noun
plural files
[count] :a metal tool that has sharp ridges and that is used to make rough surfaces smooth - see picture at carpentry; see also nail file - compare 1file, 5file
verb
files; filed; filing
[+ obj] :to make something smooth by using a file
noun
plural files
[count] :a row of people, animals, or things that form a line
verb
files; filed; filing
[no obj] :to walk in a line