Pronunciation: /faɪl əˈweɪ/
noun a collection of related data or information stored on a computer
A1 I will file away this important document for safekeeping.
A2 She likes to file away all her receipts in a folder.
B1 It's a good idea to file away important emails in a separate folder.
B2 He carefully filed away the confidential information in a locked cabinet.
C1 The librarian showed me how to file away books in the correct order.
C2 The secretary efficiently filed away the paperwork in the appropriate cabinets.
verb to put documents or information in a file for storage or reference
A1 I file away important documents in my desk drawer.
A2 She likes to file away recipes in a binder for easy access.
B1 Students are encouraged to file away their notes for future reference.
B2 The librarian showed me how to file away books in the correct order.
C1 Professionals often file away confidential information in secure digital folders.
C2 Archivists meticulously file away historical documents to preserve them for future generations.
formal I will file away the documents in the appropriate folder for easy access.
informal I like to file away all my receipts in a shoebox under my bed.
slang Let's just file away that embarrassing memory and never speak of it again.
figurative She tried to file away the painful memories of her past and focus on the present.
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