file
gb/fˈaɪl/ us/fˈaɪl/
A2
English
~ 3000
fájl, akta, benyújt, bead, reszelő, lefűz, iktat, mappába rendez, libasor
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a file of [documents/information]
I saved the report as a PDF file.
A jelentést PDF-fájlként mentettem el.
The police have a file on the suspect.
A rendőrségnek van aktája a gyanúsítottról.
Please send me the file as an email attachment.
She opened the file to review the contract.
The file was too large to upload.
Learner examples
I opened the file on my computer.
Megnyitottam a fájlt a számítógépemen.
He sent me a file by email.
E-mailben küldött nekem egy fájlt.
This file has many pictures.
I saved the file on my phone.
The teacher gave us a file with notes.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'file' with 'folder'. A folder contains one or more files, but they are not the same thing.
Meaning
Set of documents or data
Collocations
open a file
|save a file
|download a file
|file name
|file format
Synonyms
document (Often refers to a single piece of written information rather than a collection.)
Antonyms
folder (A folder contains files; it is not itself a file.)
Themes
technology
|office
|daily life
|communication
|work
Definition
Information or documents kept together, usually on a computer or in a folder.
A collection of information, documents, or records stored together, often on a computer or in a folder.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to file [a complaint/report/application]
She decided to file a complaint against her landlord.
Úgy döntött, panaszt nyújt be a bérbeadója ellen.
The company filed for bankruptcy last year.
A cég tavaly csődeljárást kezdeményezett.
You must file your tax return before the deadline.
He filed an application for the scholarship.
They filed charges against the suspect.
Learner examples
I will file a report about the problem.
Jelentést fogok benyújtani a problémáról.
She filed for a new passport.
Új útlevél iránti kérelmet nyújtott be.
We need to file our taxes soon.
He filed a complaint at the police station.
They filed an application for the job.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'file' in this sense with physically putting papers into a folder. Here it means to officially submit to an authority.
Meaning
Submit a document officially
Collocations
file a complaint
|file a lawsuit
|file for divorce
|file an application
Synonyms
submit (A more general word for giving something for consideration; not always official.)
Antonyms
withdraw (To remove or cancel an application or complaint that was previously filed.)
Themes
law
|business
|government
|communication
Definition
To give an official paper to an office or authority so it is recorded.
To present or record a document, request, or complaint with an official body or authority.
NOUN
B1
3
reszelő
B1
He used a metal file to smooth the edges.
Fémreszelővel simította el az éleket.
She shaped her nails with a nail file.
Körömreszelővel formázta a körmeit.
The carpenter picked up his file and got to work.
This metal is too hard for an ordinary file.
I bought a new nail file at the store.
Learner examples
I use a nail file every day.
Mindennap használok körömreszelőt.
He needs a file to make the wood smooth.
Reszelőre van szüksége, hogy simára reszelje a fát.
She has a small file in her bag.
The worker used a file on the metal.
He bought a new nail file.
Meaning
Tool for smoothing surfaces
Collocations
nail file
|metal file
|use a file
Synonyms
rasp (A type of coarse file used mainly on wood.)
Themes
tools
|crafts
|work
|daily_life
Definition
A tool with a rough surface used to make something smooth or change its shape.
A hand tool with a rough surface used for cutting down, smoothing, or shaping materials such as wood, metal, or nails.
VERB
A2
4
Usage pattern:
to file [documents/papers/records]
She filed all the invoices alphabetically.
Betűrendbe rendezte és lefűzte az összes számlát.
Please file these documents under 'Invoices'.
Kérlek, fűzd le ezeket a dokumentumokat a „Számlák” mappába.
The secretary filed the reports in the cabinet.
I spent the afternoon filing old records.
He quickly filed the letter away.
Learner examples
I need to file these papers today.
Ma le kell fűznöm ezeket a papírokat.
She filed the reports in the drawer.
A jelentéseket lefűzte a fiókban lévő mappába.
He filed the bills in order.
They filed all the documents in folders.
The clerk filed my letter.
Meaning
Put documents in order for storage
Collocations
file papers
|file records
|file documents
Synonyms
organize (General term; not necessarily about physical documents.)
Themes
office
|organization
|work
|business
|communication
Definition
To put papers in order in a folder or drawer so you can find them later.
To place documents into an organized system such as folders or cabinets for storage and future reference.
NOUN
B2
5
libasor
B1
The soldiers marched in single file along the narrow path.
A katonák libasorban meneteltek a keskeny ösvényen.
Hikers walked in file through the forest trail.
A túrázók libasorban haladtak az erdei ösvényen.
Children moved in single file into the classroom.
We followed each other in file across the bridge.
Cows entered the barn in single file.
Learner examples
We walked in single file on the path.
Libasorban mentünk az ösvényen.
The children went into class in single file.
A gyerekek libasorban mentek be az osztályterembe.
The soldiers moved in single file.
They walked in single file through the door.
People stood in single file at the gate.
Meaning
Line of people one behind another
Collocations
single file
|march in file
Synonyms
column (Used more formally and often for military formations.)
Themes
movement
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A line of people, animals, or things going one after another.
A line of people, animals, or things arranged or moving one directly behind another.
Grammar
Dictionary form
file
IPA
GB/fˈaɪl/
US/fˈaɪl/
Syllables & stress
file (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (file)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: file
- Plural: files
Verb
- Base: file
- 3rd Person Singular: files
- Present Participle: filing
- Past: filed
Word family
Forms
files
noun
filing
verb
filed
verb
Related words
filer
noun
Expressions
file away
1/fˈaɪl əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
Store documents neatly for later use
To put papers or records into a folder or drawer so you can find them later.
Examples
- She filed away all her receipts from last year.
- Please file away these reports after you finish reading them.
on file
1/ˈɔn fˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
Recorded and kept in official records
Kept as part of official records so it can be checked later.
Examples
- We have your details on file from your last visit.
- The police already have his fingerprints on file.
single file
1/sˈɪŋɡəl fˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
One behind another in line
When people or things move or stand one behind another in one line.
Examples
- We had to walk in single file along the narrow bridge.
- Students entered the hall in single file.
file for divorce
1/fˈaɪl fɚ dɪvˈɔɹs/
fixed phrase
Officially start legal process to end marriage
To give legal papers to end your marriage to your husband or wife.
Examples
- After years of problems, they decided to file for divorce.
- He filed for divorce in January.
- She filed for divorce last month.
- They filed for divorce after living apart for two years.