CEFR A1

file

noun

Meaning

A folder or binder used to keep papers organized.

Examples

Please put the report in the correct file.
I need to find the file with your application.

Synonyms: folder, binder, document holder

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file (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: faɪl

Definition

A folder or binder used to keep papers organized.

Examples

Please put the report in the correct file.
I need to find the file with your application.
She keeps all her important documents in a large file.

How to Use file

file a document (collocation): To officially submit a document. — "You must file a permit before starting construction."
file away (phrasal verb): To store papers or documents neatly for future reference. — "She filed away all the important contracts."
in a file (prepositional phrase): Arranged in a line, one after another. — "The children walked in a file to the playground."
file for (prepositional phrase): To make a formal request or application for something. — "He decided to file for unemployment benefits."

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