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# file

noun (file, files); verb (file, files, filed, filing)

«file» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. A file is a set of information kept together on a computer, like a picture or a document. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/file/#m1)
2. A file is a folder or box for keeping papers in order. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/file/#m2)
3. A file is a metal tool for making things smooth: a nail file. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/file/#m3)
4. To file is to put papers away in order, or to smooth with a file. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/file/#m4)
5. In single file means in a line, one behind another. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/file/#m5)

### In the lessons

a thing counted on a phone or computer, next to apps; files are deleted or downloaded; in school, children walk in single file; phrases: «save a file», «delete a file», «open a file», «single file», «nail file»

### Examples

- Dave had 24 files on his phone. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/file/#x1)
- He deleted 9 files. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/file/#x2)
- He has 15 apps and 9 files left. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/file/#x3)
- How many more files than apps did he delete? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/file/#x4)
- Save the file before you close it. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/file/#x5)
- The teacher keeps our work in a file. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/file/#x6)
- Walk in single file along the narrow path. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/file/#x7)
- Mum used a nail file to smooth her nail. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/file/#x8)

### Note

Countable: a file, files. A thing counted. «delete» takes away. Trap: apps and files are counted apart.

## In Jewish tradition

a thing counted on a phone or computer, next to apps; files are deleted or downloaded; in school, children walk in single file; phrases: «save a file», «delete a file», «open a file», «single file», «nail file»

### Examples

- These files may be used for any non-commercial purpose, provided this notice of attribution is left intact in all copies. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/file/#x1)
- + Make non-commercial use of the files We designed Google Book Search for use by individuals, and we request that you use these files for personal, non-commercial purposes. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/file/#x2)
- + Maintain attribution The Google "watermark" you see on each file is essential for informing people about this project and helping them find additional materials through Google Book Search. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/file/#x3)

### Note

Countable: a file, files. A thing counted. «delete» takes away. Trap: apps and files are counted apart.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «file» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/file/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«file» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/file.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «file» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/F/file/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«file» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/file.html) on Mova free.