1. past tense of file; submitted or presented a document officially
2. past tense of file; organized documents in a systematic order
3. past tense of file; smoothed or shaped something with a file tool

Examples

• She filed her tax return before the deadline.
• The lawyer filed a motion with the court.
• He filed all the invoices alphabetically.
• The carpenter filed the rough edges smooth.
• Students filed into the auditorium for assembly.
• The documents were filed away in the cabinet.
• The protesters filed past the government building.