What is the meaning of file?

noun

• A set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together.
  • synonyms: data file
• A line of persons or things ranged one behind the other.
  • synonyms: single file, Indian file
• Office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order.
  • synonyms: file cabinet, filing cabinet
• A steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal.

verb

• Record in a public office or in a court of law.
  • usage: "file for divorce"; "file a complaint"
  • synonyms: register
• Smooth with a file.
  • usage: "file one's fingernails"
• Proceed in line.
  • usage: "The students filed into the classroom"
• File a formal charge against.
  • usage: "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife"
  • synonyms: charge, lodge
• Place in a container for keeping records.
  • usage: "File these bills, please"
  • synonyms: file away