file

simple noun139 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

A file containing private or secret information.

A file kept by the police about a person or case.

A file containing information about a specific person.

A file containing formal or authorized records.

A file that is kept hidden from most people.

A file containing information about a client.

A physical file made of paper, as opposed to an electronic one.

A file containing a large number of papers.

A file that is completely full of papers.

A box-shaped file for holding loose papers.

A file that is large and difficult to carry.

A large file with a metal lever mechanism for holding hole-punched papers.

A file containing information on cards.

A folder made of strong, brownish-yellow paper.

A file stored on a computer.

A file that exists in a digital format.

An electronic file.

A file containing only plain text.

To put documents into a file in alphabetical order.

The structure of a computer file (e.g., PDF, JPEG, DOCX).

The amount of storage space a computer file occupies.

To start a new file or case.

To conclude a case and stop adding to the file.

To maintain a collection of information.

To possess a collection of information about someone or something.

To keep a file updated and organized.

To open or view a file, often one that is protected.

To look at the contents of a file on a screen.

To view the contents of a file.

To formally submit an application for something, e.g., divorce or bankruptcy.