noun:a collection of documents or records stored together, typically in a folder or a digital system
She organized all the receipts into a single file.
noun:a tool with a roughened surface, used for smoothing or shaping hard materials
The carpenter used a metal file to smooth the edge of the wood.
verb:to place a document in a container or structured system for storage
Please file these reports alphabetically.
verb:to submit or register something formally
They plan to file a lawsuit against the company.