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FILE

Definition:

[noun] a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
Synonyms: data
[noun] a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
Synonyms: single Indian
[noun] office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
Synonyms: cabinet, filing cabinet
[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"
Synonyms: register
[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"
Synonyms: charge, lodge
[verb] place in a container for keeping records; "File these bills, please"
Synonyms: away