Read the dictionary definition of file. All definitions for this word.
1. a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
2. office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
3. a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
4. a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
5. file a formal charge against
1. The suspect was charged with murdering his wife
6. place in a container for keeping records
1. File these bills, please
7. record in a public office or in a court of law
1. file for divorce
2. file a complaint
8. smooth with a file
1. file one's fingernails
9. proceed in line
1. The students filed into the classroom