| 释义 |
Phr V file for files, filing, filed file for sth to make an official request for a legal state, such as divorce or bankruptcy (= officially having no money)He was separated from his wife for six months before she filed for divorce.
file for sth to officially ask for permission to do something, especially from a court of lawfile for divorce/bankruptcy After 10 years of marriage, the couple have decided to file for divorce. The country's second largest insurance group have filed for bankruptcy with debts of over $1 billion.
file for (something)To submit the paperwork for something. The phrase is often used in legal matters. Is it true that Tina filed for divorce? file for somethingto submit an application or document for something. The company filed for bankruptcy. Let's file for reorganization. |