How to Pronounce "file against"
expression
ˈfaɪɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
FYLE uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
faɪl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
FYLE ug-ENST
Definition
To officially start a legal action or complaint in court against someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
faɪl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FYLE uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
FYLE ug-ENST
Listen in Context
They decided to file against the company for unsafe working conditions.
You can file against someone if you believe your rights were violated.
The lawyer helped her file against her former employer.
Have you ever thought about filing against your landlord for not fixing anything?