file a complaint — to make a formal written complaint to an authority or organization about something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to make a formal written complaint to an authority or organization about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /faɪl ə kəmˈpleɪnt/
Korean meaning: 공식적으로 불만이나 항의를 제기하다, 민원을 접수하다
Korean pronunciation: **파**일 어 컴**플레**인트
Example Sentences
- After waiting 3 hours at the DMV, Karen decided to file a complaint about the terrible service.
- The tenant filed a complaint against the landlord for refusing to fix the broken heating system.
- He threatened to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau after the company refused his refund.
file a complaint
NOUN//faɪl ə kəmˈpleɪnt//
to make a formal written complaint to an authority or organization about something
to make a formal written complaint to an authority or organization about something
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Origin
File은 라틴어 'filum'(실)에서 유래되어 문서를 실로 꿰어 보관하던 것에서 나왔고, complaint는 라틴어 'complangere'(함께 탄식하다)에서 발전했습니다.
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“After waiting 3 hours at the DMV, Karen decided to file a complaint about the terrible service.”
“The tenant filed a complaint against the landlord for refusing to fix the broken heating system.”
“He threatened to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau after the company refused his refund.”
“My neighbor filed a complaint about my cat's 3 AM opera performances on the fence.”
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