file drawer — A sliding compartment in a filing cabinet or desk used for storing documents and papers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A sliding compartment in a filing cabinet or desk used for storing documents and papers
Pronunciation (IPA): /faɪl ˈdrɔːər/
Korean meaning: 서류와 문서를 보관하는 서랍, 파일 서랍
Korean pronunciation: 파일 **드로**어
Example Sentences
- The file drawer is so full that it won't close properly.
- I found my missing lunch in the file drawer - mystery solved!
- She labeled each file drawer according to department.
file drawer
NOUN//faɪl ˈdrɔːər//
A sliding compartment in a filing cabinet or desk used for storing documents and papers

an office worker carefully slides open a metal compartment filled with organized folders and papers. She reaches in to retrieve a specific document from among the neatly arranged files. The sliding compartment extends fully outward, revealing multiple sections of categorized paperwork inside. As she pulls out the needed document, other folders remain perfectly organized in their designated spots. A colleague nearby watches approvingly as the efficient storage system works exactly as intended. a sliding compartment in a filing cabinet used for storing documents and papers
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Files from the drawer now cover the floor, chaos in the store!
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Origin
File은 라틴어 filum(실)에서 유래되어 '줄지어 정리하다'는 의미로, drawer는 'draw(끌어당기다)'에서 나온 '끌어당겨서 여는 서랍'을 의미합니다.
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“The file drawer is so full that it won't close properly.”
“I found my missing lunch in the file drawer - mystery solved!”
“She labeled each file drawer according to department.”
“The intern accidentally locked himself out of the file drawer and panicked.”
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