to file

Meanings

• Phrasal verb

  To transfer or place (information or documents) in a file or database for storage and retrieval.

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Variants

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voile , voiles

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Etymology

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The term 'to file' originated from the Old French word 'file' meaning 'fleece' or 'woollen cloth'. Over time, it came to mean 'to arrange in order' and eventually 'to store in a file'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'to file' is often used in the context of legal proceedings and administrative work.

2. The first electronic filing system was developed in the late 1960s.

3. The average office worker spends about 4.3 hours per week filing documents.

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Related Concepts

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1. Database: A structured collection of data that can be easily accessed, managed, and updated.

2. Document Management System: A software application for the management of documents and content.

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Culture

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In literature, 'to file' is often used metaphorically to describe the process of storing memories or experiences. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', Nick Carraway reflects on the past by saying, 'So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.' In this context, 'to file' represents the act of recalling and organizing memories.

How to Memorize "to file"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a filing cabinet with different folders and documents being placed inside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the act of 'to file' with the feeling of organizing and decluttering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym F.I.L.E. (First In, Last Out) to remember the meaning of 'to file'.

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