Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
round-file
verb
/ˈraʊnd faɪl/
Definition
To dispose of something, usually a document, by throwing it in the trash.
Examples
- After reviewing the proposal, she decided to round-file it because it didn’t meet the company’s needs.
- He often round-files emails that do not require a response.
Meaning
The term ’round-file’ refers to the act of discarding or dismissing an item as unimportant or irrelevant.
Synonyms
- discard
- trash
- throw away
- dismantle
