file
Meaning: A folder or container for storing documents, or a computer data collection
A 'file' traditionally means a folder for storing papers, or the collection of documents kept together. In computing, it refers to a unit of stored data. As a verb, it means to arrange documents in order, or to submit something officially (file a complaint). 'On file' means stored in records.
Examples
- I've saved the document to a new file on my computer. 我已经把文档保存到电脑上的新文件里了。He guardado el documento en un archivo nuevo en mi ordenador.その文書をパソコンの新しいファイルに保存しました。그 문서를 컴퓨터의 새 파일에 저장했습니다.
- Could you file these papers in alphabetical order? 你能把这些文件按字母顺序归档吗?¿Podrías archivar estos papeles en orden alfabético?これらの書類をアルファベット順にファイリングしてもらえますか?이 서류들을 알파벳순으로 정리해 주시겠어요?
- She decided to file a complaint with the council. 她决定向市议会提出投诉。Decidió presentar una queja ante el ayuntamiento.彼女は市議会に苦情を申し立てることにしました。그녀는 지방의회에 민원을 제기하기로 했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
Two separate origins merged: the 'folder' sense comes from French 'fil' (thread), because documents were threaded onto a string for storage. The 'tool for smoothing' sense comes from Old English 'feol'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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