Meanings
In reference to its (the wastebasket) cylindrical shape, and the action of throwing things away rather than filing them.
How to pronounce "circular file":
AU
The trash container; the wastebasket.
Example Sentences
1
I just threw that bill into the circular file because I didn't plan to pay it.
2
He crumbled up the rejection letter and threw it in the circular file in frustration.
3
After realizing the mistake, she quickly disposed of the embarrassing memo in the circular file.
4
He pretended to take her complaint seriously but immediately discarded it in the circular file as soon as she left.
5
The company's policy was to discard all outdated documents into the circular file.