Question 1

What does "file with" mean?

Accepted Answer

To formally submit an official document, complaint, or legal action to the appropriate authority.

Question 2

How do you use "file with" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She filed a complaint with the labour board about the unsafe working conditions.

Question 3

Is "file with" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"file with" is formal — used mainly in written or official contexts. Primarily used in legal, governmental, and bureaucratic contexts. The preposition 'with' is followed by the authority (court, agency, office). Common in phrases like 'file a complaint with', 'file a lawsuit with', 'file a tax return with'.

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