File against Meaning in English
expression
释义
To officially start a legal action or complaint in court against someone or something.
用法与细微差别
Used mainly in legal and formal contexts to describe starting a court process, often written as 'file a lawsuit/complaint against.' It always requires an object (the person or group you are suing). Not used for casual complaints or criticism, only for official legal action.
例句
They decided to file against the company for unsafe working conditions.
basic
You can file against someone if you believe your rights were violated.
basic
The lawyer helped her file against her former employer.
basic
Have you ever thought about filing against your landlord for not fixing anything?
natural
He threatened to file against the city after his car was damaged by a pothole.
natural
After months of trying to solve it quietly, she finally decided to file against her noisy neighbors.
natural