share a document

Meaning

This phrase means to give others access to a digital file, spreadsheet, or report, typically via cloud storage, email, or collaboration tools. It implies allowing others to view, comment on, or edit the file.

Examples

• Could you share a document with the team so we can all edit it?

  Could you share a document with the team so we can all edit it?

• I will share a document containing the meeting notes later today.

  I will share a document containing the meeting notes later today.

• Please share a document with me once you have finished the draft.

  Please share a document with me once you have finished the draft.

• It is much easier to share a document online than to send large email attachments.

  It is much easier to share a document online than to send large email attachments.

• Before you share a document externally, make sure it doesn't contain confidential data.

  Before you share a document externally, make sure it doesn't contain confidential data.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I will divide the document with you on Google Drive.

  ✓ I will share the document with you on Google Drive.

  The verb 'divide' means to split into parts. To give access to a file, use 'share'.

• ✗ Can you share to me the document?

  ✓ Can you share the document with me?

  The correct preposition pattern is 'share [something] with [someone]'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Please ___ containing the project details with the new client.

  💡 Give access to a digital file.

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  share a document

• We can collaborate much faster if you ___ on the cloud.

  💡 Make a digital file accessible to others.

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  share a document