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'file' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'file' with 20 example sentences.


file noun

: a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

: a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other

: office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order

: a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal

file verb

: record in a public office or in a court of law

: smooth with a file

: proceed in line

: file a formal charge against

: place in a container for keeping records


  • I deleted the file by accident.
  • I keep all my miscellaneous files in this folder.
  • The students walked in a single file.
  • How do I delete this file?
  • She had good reason to file for a divorce.
  • I have to delete many files from my computer.
  • The secretary went to the storage room to retrieve the file.
  • Do you have a nail file that I could borrow?
  • I have attached a Microsoft Excel file.
  • I've attached a PDF file of my resume.
  • He forgot to archive the files.
  • What's in the file?
  • Why aren't there audio files for Arabic?
  • I'm going to file a complaint.
  • What is the file extension?
  • If it annoys you so much, file a complaint.
  • Tell me where to send the files.
  • How do I open a file?
  • Do you know how to recover a deleted file?
  • Does this mean that we have to file bankruptcy?
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