File away Meaning in English
expression
ˈfaɪɫ/ /əˈweɪ
FYL-uh-WAY
faɪl/ /ɐwˈeɪ
FY-luh-WAY
Definition
To put documents or objects into a file, folder, or organized place for future reference. It can also mean to mentally save information for later use.
Usage & Nuances
Common in office or organizational contexts. Also used figuratively: 'file away in your mind' means to mentally remember something. Do not confuse with 'file' as a noun (the object). Often followed by 'for future reference'.
Spanish: archivarPortuguese (BR): arquivarPortuguese (PT): arquivarChinese (Simplified): 归档 - 收藏（记忆中）Chinese (Traditional): 歸檔 - 收藏（記憶中）Hindi: फ़ाइल करना - सुरक्षित रखना (यादों में)Arabic: أرشف - حفظ (في الذهن)Bengali: ফাইল করা - গুছিয়ে রাখাRussian: убрать в архив - отложить на будущееJapanese: ファイルにしまう - 保管する - 心に留めておくVietnamese: lưu trữ - ghi nhớKorean: 정리하다 - 기억해 두다Turkish: arşivlemek - bir kenara koymakUrdu: محفوظ کرنا - منظم کرناIndonesian: mengarsipkan - menyimpan
Example Sentences
Please file away these papers in the cabinet.
basic
I need to file away my old receipts.
basic
He filed away all the documents safely.
basic
She tends to file away interesting facts for future conversations.
natural
You never know when that information you filed away might come in handy.
natural
If you get a new password, just file it away so you don’t forget.
natural