files (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪlz/
Definition
Collections of data or documents stored and organized on a computer or in a physical location.
Examples
Please save all your work in the designated project files.
The lawyer carefully reviewed the evidence files before the trial.
Make sure to back up your important files to an external drive.
How to Use files
- file for (prepositional phrase)
- To officially apply for or register something, often legal or administrative. — "She decided to file for divorce."
- file a complaint (collocation)
- To make a formal statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable. — "He decided to file a complaint about the service."
- file charges (collocation)
- To officially accuse someone of a crime. — "The district attorney will file charges against the suspect."
- file a lawsuit (collocation)
- To begin a legal case against someone. — "The company decided to file a lawsuit for damages."
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