CEFR B2

archive files

verb phrase

Meaning

Move data to a secondary storage location for long-term preservation or to free up active system space.

Examples

The IT department will archive files that have not been accessed in over two years.
You should archive files before upgrading the operating system to prevent accidental data loss.

Synonyms: store, back up, save, preserve

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archive files (B2)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrkaɪv faɪlz/

Definition

Move data to a secondary storage location for long-term preservation or to free up active system space.

Examples

The IT department will archive files that have not been accessed in over two years.
You should archive files before upgrading the operating system to prevent accidental data loss.

How to Use archive files

archive files to (prepositional phrase): moving files to a specific destination — "Please archive files to the cloud storage account."
archive files for (prepositional phrase): moving files for a specific purpose — "We archive files for legal compliance reasons."

Synonyms of archive files

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