file (v.) Copy link Outline I. To put papers upon a f.II. To rub with the tool so called1. līmo, 12. pŏlio, 4 (implying the use of a fine file)III. To bring an action against • file (v.): I. To put papers upon a f.: perh. *schedas filo inserere, in scapo involvere: v. file (subs.) II. To rub with the tool so called: 1. līmo, 1: to f. precious stones, gemmas l., Plin. 2. pŏlio, 4 (implying the use of a fine file): v. preced. art. (III.); and to polish. III. To bring an action against: intendo, 3: v. action.