files away
Puts in order
Files away means to store something in an organized system for later retrieval.
You file away documents in cabinets, emails in folders.
Figuratively, to file away information is to mentally store it: She filed away his comment for future reference.
The phrase can also mean to remove material by filing—using a tool to grind or smooth: He filed away the rough edges.
- folderContainer for loose papers
- put asideStore for future use
- sortMethod of ordering
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- classifyArrange by shared traits
categorize · cabinet · document storage · store · database · drawer · archive · paper trail · organize · arrange · directory · label · binder · stash · shelf · group · stack · retrieve
document retention
files awaythrows away
Disposes of as refuse
discards · tosses out · trashes · shreds · bins
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