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Any particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement
“The process left metal filings all over the bench and the part.”
Work involving forms or documentation
The action of proposing a plan or suggestion
The action of recording an item in a diary, list, etc.
The action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged
The act of recording or cataloging records
An act or state of abrading or wearing down a surface by rubbing or grinding
Present participle for to smooth or level out by rubbing or applying friction
“To prepare your teeth for the veneers, our doctor will lightly file the surface of your teeth to remove a thin layer of enamel.”
Present participle for to walk or march through a place in a formal procession
“We would file into the kitchen quietly and seat ourselves according to Mama's pointing finger, under the eagle glare of Papa at the head of the table.”
Present participle for to put in a particular order, place or arrangement
“The job of staff who worked there was to file the documents alphabetically according to surname.”
Present participle for to assign to a particular category (figuratively)
“However, you are free to file it under the category of unsolicited advice, which means you can use none of it, some of it, or all of it.”
Present participle for to place somewhere for future use or reference
“If you aren't working on it right now, just file it away.”
Present participle for to record or log information or data
“A deferred regulation could force the founder to file his personal details with the Registrar of Companies.”
Present participle for to put forward a submission or application
“The agency shall file a civil suit against the borrower for repayment of the loan.”
Present participle for to demand or ask for something, especially formally or legally
“I had planned to return to New York and file for divorce against Erich.”
Present participle for to cause to become sharp or sharper
Present participle for to scrape or wear away by friction or erosion
Present participle for to walk at a steady speed, especially without a particular destination and as an expression of anxiety or annoyance
Present participle for to arrange or form in a straight line, row or column
Present participle for to sue or take legal action in court
Present participle for to halt an activity or task temporarily
Present participle for to take one's place in a (waiting) line
Present participle for to move, especially carefully or skillfully, around obstacles
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