on file

Idioms  

1. In or as if in a record for easy reference. For example, There's no job open right now, but we'll keep your résumé on file. The use of file in the sense of “a collection of papers stored for ready reference” dates from the early 1600s.

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on file

After any change request, get written confirmation that the new designation is on file.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

About 92% of U.S. health providers now encourage or require prepayment or collect a payment method on file during the medical estimate process.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

“I’d often get a call that would say, ‘Hey, we need to be on file with this in less than 24 hours, get whatever resources you need, just make it happen,’” Hilton recalls.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

Stearn said he was unaware of the suspended status until The Times notified him about it, and noted that it appeared the state agency had the wrong address on file for the foundation.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

I repeat: "I'd like to review the documents on file for building projects that come before the city council."

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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