file

Datei

Informationen, die auf einem Computer unter einem gemeinsamen Namen gespeichert sind.

In einfachem Englisch: Information stored together on a computer under one name.

• Please open the file.
• I saved three files in this folder.
• Can you send me the original file?

Häufige Wendungen: save a file, open a file, text file, image file

Akte

Sammlung von Unterlagen über eine Person, ein Thema oder einen Fall.

In einfachem Englisch: A collection of papers or records about one person, subject, or case.

• Her medical file is on the desk.
• The lawyer read the file before the meeting.
• These files contain information about former employees.

So benutzt man es: a file on someone/something (The police opened a file on the missing painting.)

Synonyme: dossier, records

Häufige Wendungen: case file, patient file, file on someone, archived file

Ordner, Mappe

Mappe oder Behälter, in dem man Unterlagen zusammen und geordnet aufbewahrt.

In einfachem Englisch: A folder or other container used to keep papers together and in order.

• Put the receipts in this file.
• She bought a blue file for her school papers.
• The empty files are in the cupboard.

Synonyme: folder, binder

Häufige Wendungen: box file, plastic file, put in a file

Feile

Werkzeug mit rauer Oberfläche, mit dem man Holz, Metall oder Nägel glättet oder formt.

In einfachem Englisch: A tool with a rough surface used to smooth or shape wood, metal, or nails.

• She shaped her nails with a file.
• Use a file to smooth the sharp edge.
• These files are designed for working on metal.

Synonyme: rasp

Häufige Wendungen: nail file, metal file, use a file

Reihe

Reihe von Menschen, die hintereinander stehen oder gehen.

In einfachem Englisch: A line of people standing or moving one behind another.

• The children walked in single file.
• A file of soldiers crossed the bridge.
• Two files of students entered the hall.

So benutzt man es: in single file (We walked in single file along the narrow path.)

Synonyme: line, column

Häufige Wendungen: single file, in single file, a long file

abheften, ablegen

Unterlagen geordnet aufbewahren, damit man sie später wiederfindet.

In einfachem Englisch: To put papers or records away in an organized system so you can find them later.

• Please file these receipts.
• I filed the letters by date.
• Where have you filed the insurance documents?

So benutzt man es: file something under something (File the receipt under travel expenses.); file something away (She filed the signed contract away.)

Synonyme: store, archive

Häufige Wendungen: file documents, file something away, file under something

einreichen, erheben

Eine Beschwerde oder Klage offiziell bei einer zuständigen Stelle einreichen.

In einfachem Englisch: To formally give a complaint or legal claim to an authority.

• He filed a complaint about the noise.
• The family filed a lawsuit against the hospital.
• Several customers have filed claims for compensation.

So benutzt man es: file something against someone/something (Three workers filed complaints against the company.); file something with someone/something (She filed a complaint with the police.)

Synonyme: lodge, submit

Häufige Wendungen: file a complaint, file a lawsuit, file charges

einreichen, übermitteln

Einen Bericht oder Nachrichtenbeitrag an die Person oder Organisation schicken, die ihn verwendet oder veröffentlicht.

In einfachem Englisch: To send a report or news story to the person or organization that will use or publish it.

• The reporter filed her story at noon.
• He files a daily report from the border.
• Have you filed your interview yet?

So benutzt man es: file something with someone/something (The reporter filed her story with the news agency.)

Synonyme: submit, send

Häufige Wendungen: file a report, file a story, file copy