close a file

Frequency: 7.813.0 per million words

To conclude a case and stop adding to the file.

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Examples (10)

  • The detective decided to close the file after finding no new evidence.
  • After years of investigation, they finally closed the file on the missing person case.
  • The lawyer will close the file once all documents are submitted.
  • Police had to close the file due to lack of witnesses.
  • She closed the file and locked it in the cabinet.
  • The prosecutor chose to close the file without pressing charges.
  • We can close this file now that the case is resolved.
  • The insurance company will close the file after the final payment.
  • They decided to close the file temporarily pending new information.
  • The supervisor asked me to close the file on the completed project.