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Meaning of file 13 | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A trash can, wastepaper basket.

US, dated, slang, uncountable

Examples

“Just put it in file 13. It doesn't warrant a response.”

“If not, it’s not going to be of value to you or anyone else to put it in print after the event has taken place. Therefore it will be filed in file 13, and just in case you’re not familiar with this file, the army calls it the “waste-basket”.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

file allocation table file association file cabinet file card file carving file clerk