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I.file¹ S1 W2 AC /faɪl/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[Sense 1-3, 5: Date: 1500-1600; Language: French; Origin: fil 'thread', from Latin filum (because documents were stored on pieces of string). ]
[Sense 4: Language: Old English; Origin: feol]
1. a set of papers, records etc that contain information about a particular person or subject
file on
Mendoza read over the file on the murders.
The FBI keeps files on former White House employees.
We will keep your details on file (=store them for later use).
police/case/medical etc file
a copy of the court file
2. a box or piece of folded card in which you store loose papers:
She pulled a blue file from the shelf.
3. information on a computer that you store under a particular name:
a list of all the files and folders on your hard disk
4. a metal tool with a rough surface that you rub on something to make it smooth ⇨ ↑nail file
5. a line of people who are standing or walking one behind the other
file of
a file of soldiers marching in step
in file
It was dark as we set off in file.
⇨ ↑single file, ↑rank and file
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COLLOCATIONS (for Meaning 3)
verbs
▪ open a file Click on the icon to open the file.
▪ close a file You may need to close the file and restart the computer.
▪ save a file Save the file under a different filename.
▪ create a file I created a file of useful contacts.
▪ delete a file (=remove it ) I accidentally deleted the wrong file.
▪ access a file (=open or read it) You won’t be able to access the file if another user has opened it.
▪ edit a file (=make changes to it) I edited the file and saved it to the hard disk.
▪ copy a file To copy a file, save it using a new filename.
▪ move a file He was trying to move the file from one folder to another.
▪ transfer a file (=move it from one computer system to another) You can transfer files and share your stuff with friends.
▪ download a file (=move a copy of it from the Internet or another computer to your computer) It just takes a few seconds to download the file.
▪ upload a file (=move a copy of it from your computer to the Internet or another computer) Restart the web browser, and then upload the file.
▪ load a file (=put a file onto a computer) Double-click on the icon and it will load the zip file onto your computer.
▪ send somebody a file (=send it using email) Do you want me to send you the file?
▪ attach a file (=send it with an email) Sorry, I forgot to attach the file.
▪ compress a file (=make it smaller so that it uses less space on a computer) The program allows you to compress files.
NOUN + file
▪ a computer file Delete some of the old computer files and create some space on the hard drive.
▪ a backup file (=a copy of a file, which is made in case the original becomes lost or damaged) You can burn your backup file to CD or DVD.
▪ a text file The text file contains hints on how to get the best out of the program.
▪ a data file The bigger the data file, the more time is needed to search it.
▪ a graphics file This handy utility allows you to change graphics files from one format to another.
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THESAURUS
▪ record information about something that is written down: your medical records | the public records office | I have to keep a record of all my spending when I’m travelling on business.
▪ file a set of written records, or information stored on a computer under a particular name: He began reading the file on the case. | I think I may have accidentally deleted the file.
▪ accounts (also books informal) an exact record of the money that a company has received and spent: Companies are required by law to publish their annual accounts. | Someone had been falsifying the accounts. | The company’s books all seemed to be in order.
▪ ledger one of the official books in which a company’s financial records are kept, which show how much it has received and spent: The costs have been moved from one column of the ledger to another.
▪ minutes an official written record of what is said and decided at a meeting: Both points are mentioned in the minutes of the last meeting on August 3rd.
▪ diary a book in which you regularly write down the things that have happened to you: In his diary he wrote, ‘It s lovely having him here, we’ve had so many cosy talks.’ | I’ll just check in my diary to see if I’m free.
▪ blog a web page on the Internet on which someone regularly writes about their life, opinions, or a particular subject: I may not always agree with David, but I always read his blog.
▪ register an official list of names of people, organizations etc: Guests must sign the hotel register. | the national register of births, deaths, and marriages | Lloyds Register of Shipping
▪ roll an official list of names, especially of people who are allowed to do something such as vote or be in a class at school: the electoral roll (=list of people who can vote in an area) | The teacher called the roll (=read out the list of the names of the students, who then have to say if they are present).
▪ log an official record that is kept on a ship or plane: Mr Appleby said he complained to a senior officer, who made a note in the ship’s log.
II.file² S3 W3 AC BrE AmE verb
1. [transitive] to keep papers, documents etc in a particular place so that you can find them easily:
The contracts are filed alphabetically.
file something under something
I looked to see if anything was filed under my name.
file something away
The handbooks are filed away for future reference.
2. [transitive] to give or send an official report or news story to your employer:
The officer left the scene without filing a report.
3. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] law to give a document to a court or other organization so that it can be officially recorded and dealt with
file a complaint/lawsuit/petition etc (against somebody)
Mr Genoa filed a formal complaint against the department.
file for
The Morrisons have filed for divorce.
Today is the deadline for Americans to file their tax returns.
4. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] if people file somewhere, they walk there in a line:
We began to file out into the car park.
The mourners filed past the coffin.
5. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] to use a metal or wooden tool to rub something in order to make it smooth:
File down the sharp edges.
She sat filing her nails.
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THESAURUS
▪ keep to leave something in one particular place so that you can find it easily: Where do you keep the scissors? | The keys are kept in my office.
▪ store to put things away and keep them until you need them: Villagers have begun storing wood for the winter.
▪ save to keep something so that you can use or enjoy it in the future: He had been saving the bottle of champagne for a special occasion. | We can save the rest of the pie for later.
▪ file to store papers or information in a particular order or a particular place: All the contracts are filed alphabetically.
▪ collect to get and keep objects of the same type because you think they are attractive or interesting: Kate collects old postcards.
▪ hold to keep something to be used when it is needed, especially something that many different people may need to use: Medical records are now usually held on computers.
▪ reserve formal to keep part of something for use at a later time during a process such as cooking: Reserve some of the chocolate so that you can use it for decorating the cake.
▪ hoard to keep large amounts of food, money etc because you think you may not be able to get them in the future – used when you do not approve of people doing this because it is not necessary or not fair to other people: People have been hoarding food and fuel in case there is another attack. | Rationing of basic food products was introduced to prevent hoarding.

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file
A file is used to smooth things.

◎	[fail]
※	danh từ
	■	cái giũa
		☆	a nail file
			dụng cụ giũa móng tay
	■	(từ lóng) thằng cha láu cá, thằng cha quay quắt
		☆	a deep (old) file
			thằng cha quay quắt
※	ngoại động từ
	■	giũa
		☆	to file one's finger nails
			giũa móng tay
		☆	to file something
			giũa nhẵn vật gì
	■	gọt giũa
		☆	to file a sentence
			gọt giũa một câu văn
※	danh từ
	■	ô đựng tài liệu, hồ sơ; dây thép móc hồ sơ
		☆	a bill file; a spike file
			cái móc giấy
	■	hồ sơ, tài liệu
		☆	last night's accident has been on file
			vụ tai nạn đêm qua đã được đưa vào hồ sơ
	■	tập báo (xếp theo thứ tự)
	■	(vi tính) tập tin
※	ngoại động từ
	■	sắp xếp, sắp đặt (giấy má, thư từ...)
	■	(từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ) đệ trình, đưa ra (một văn kiện...)
※	danh từ
	■	hàng, dãy (người, vật)
	■	(quân sự) hàng quân
		☆	to march in file
			đi hàng đôi
		☆	in single (Indian) file
			theo hàng một
	〆	a file of men
		✓	(quân sự) nhóm công tác hai người
	〆	the rank and file
		✓	(xem) rank
※	ngoại động từ
	■	cho đi thành hàng
※	nội động từ
	■	đi thành hàng
	〆	to file away
		✓	(như) to file off
	〆	to file in
		✓	đi vào từng người một, đi vào thành hàng một, nối đuôi nhau đi vào
	〆	to file off
		✓	kéo đi thành hàng nối đuôi nhau
	〆	to file out
		✓	đi ra từng người một, đi ra thành hàng một, nối đuôi nhau đi ra