archive
🇺🇸
/ˈɑːrkaɪv/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːkaɪv/
noun
C1
A place or collection that stores old documents and records.
The library keeps an archive of old newspapers and photos.
R
A copy of computer data saved for safety.
Make an archive of your important files on a separate drive.
verb
R
To store documents or records in an archive.
We archive old letters to keep them safe.
R
To move computer data to a safe storage place.
You should archive old emails to free up space.
translation
A place or collection that stores old documents and records.; A copy of computer data saved for safety.
To store documents or records in an archive.; To move computer data to a safe storage place.
Word Forms
3rd Present
archives
Past
archived
Perfect
archived
Progressive
archiving
Plural
archives