File for Meaning in English

expression

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UK

Definition

To officially submit a request or document to an authority, usually for something like divorce, bankruptcy, or benefits.

Usage & Nuances

'File for' is formal and mostly used with legal or official matters ('file for divorce', 'file for bankruptcy'). It always needs an object after ('file for X'). Don't confuse with 'file' as a noun (folder). Rarely used in everyday conversation unless discussing official processes.

• Spanish: presentar una solicitud de - solicitar (formalmente)
• Portuguese (BR): entrar com pedido de - requerer (formalmente)
• Portuguese (PT): entrar com um pedido de - requerer (formalmente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 申请 - 正式递交申请
• Chinese (Traditional): 申請 - 正式提交申請
• Hindi: आवेदन करना (औपचारिक) - फाइल करना
• Arabic: يتقدم بطلب رسمياً
• Bengali: আবেদন করা - দাখিল করা (আধিকারিক আবেদন)
• Russian: подать заявление - обратиться за (официально)
• Japanese: 申請する
• Vietnamese: nộp đơn xin - nộp hồ sơ xin
• Korean: 신청하다 - 제출하다 (공식적)
• Turkish: başvuruda bulunmak - başvuru yapmak
• Urdu: درخواست دینا
• Indonesian: mengajukan permohonan - mengajukan (secara resmi)

Example Sentences

They decided to file for divorce after many years together.

basic

He will file for bankruptcy because he cannot pay his debts.

basic

You can file for a visa at the embassy.

basic

If you think your rights were violated, you can file for compensation.

natural

My neighbor had to file for unemployment after losing his job.

natural

Many people file for taxes online these days.

natural