Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Circular File.
Circular File - as a noun
A container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
waste-paper basketwaste basketwastebasketwastepaper basketExample Sentences
"I accidentally threw the important document into the circular file."
"My boss told me to toss all the outdated files into the circular file."
"She quickly realized her mistake and fished the paper out of the circular file."
"I found my misplaced keys at the bottom of the circular file."
"The secretary shredded the confidential memo and disposed of it in the circular file."