file in WordNet English dictionary

1. file a formal charge against
   "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife"
   charge  lodge  file 
   
2. place in a container for keeping records
   "File these bills, please"
   file  file away 
   
3. record in a public office or in a court of law
   "file for divorce"; "file a complaint"
   file  register 
   
4. smooth with a file
   "file one's fingernails"
   file 
   
5. proceed in line
   "The students filed into the classroom"
   file 
   

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