File
Noun, Verb
UK
/faÉŞl/
US
/faÉŞl/
Definition
(n) : A collection of papers or digital information kept together.
(v) : To organise, store, or send something officially.
(v) : To organise, store, or send something officially.
Example
"(n) : She saved the file on her computer."
"(v) : The manager filed all the reports carefully to keep the office organized."
"(v) : He plans to file a request for a new passport tomorrow."
Explanation
File means a collection of papers, documents, or information kept together. For example, “The teacher has a file for each student.” On computers, a file is a saved piece of data like a photo, text, or video. As a verb, “to file” means to organise or store something, such as “file your documents.” It can also mean to officially give a report or request, like “file a complaint.” Files help people stay organised at work, school, and on computers.