to march in a file or line, one after another, as soldiers: The parade filed past endlessly.

Journalismto transmit (copy), as by wire or telephone: He filed copy from Madrid all through the war.

Journalismto arrange (copy) in the proper order for transmittal by wire.

to arrange (papers, records, etc.) in convenient order for storage or reference.

In a file: The names are on file in the office. Idioms on file, arranged in order for convenient reference.a string or wire on which papers are strung for preservation and reference.Chessone of the vertical lines of squares on a chessboard.a person in front of or behind another in a military formation.a line of persons or things arranged one behind another (distinguished from rank).

Computinga collection of related data or program records stored on some input/output or auxiliary storage medium: This program's main purpose is to update the customer master file.a collection of papers, records, etc., arranged in convenient order: to make a file for a new account.a folder, cabinet, or other container in which papers, letters, etc., are arranged in convenient order for storage or reference.to reduce, smooth, or remove with or as if with a file: She filed her nails.įile 1 (fīl), USA pronunciation n., v., filed, fil.of steel, having rough surfaces for reducing or smoothing metal, wood, etc. Idioms on file, held in a file or record įiled for easy retrieval or as evidence of something: They promised to keep my application on file.įile 2 /faɪl/ USA pronunciation n., v., filed, fil.to make application: to file for divorce.to march in a file or line, one after another: The mourners filed by his coffin.Law to initiate (legal proceedings): to file charges against the driver.Journalism to transmit (a news story), as by wire or telephone: The correspondent filed his report.to arrange (papers, records, etc.) in convenient order for storage or reference: asked his secretary to file the forms.to place in a file: There were no jobs open, but they filed my resume.

a line of persons or things arranged one behind another: a long file of people.

Computinga collection of related computer data or program records stored by name, such as on a disk: When you type 'dir'' you will see a list or directory of the files on your disk.

a collection of papers, records, etc., arranged in order and often in a folder: I would like to read my file.

a cabinet or other container in which papers, letters, etc., are arranged in order.

File 1 /faɪl/ USA pronunciation n., v., filed, fil

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