n a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
n a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
n office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
n a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
v record in a public office or in a court of law
v smooth with a file
v proceed in line
v file a formal charge against
v place in a container for keeping records