file
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Definitions
Noun
a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
Noun
a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
Noun
office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
Noun
a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
Verb
record in a public office or in a court of law; "file for divorce"; "file a complaint"
Verb
smooth with a file; "file one''s fingernails"
Verb
proceed in line; "The students filed into the classroom"
Verb
file a formal charge against; "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife"
Verb
place in a container for keeping records; "File these bills, please"