recharge

verb

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re·charge | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈchärj

recharged; recharging; recharges

Definition of recharge

intransitive verb

1 : to make a new attack

2 : to regain energy or spirit

3 : to become charged again : to refill with electric charge Batteries keep our devices working throughout the day—that is, they have a high energy density—but they can take hours to recharge when they run down.— Patrice Simon et al.

transitive verb

1 : to charge again especially : to restore anew the active materials in (a storage battery)

2 : to inspire or invigorate afresh : renew

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Other Words from recharge

recharge \ (ˌ)rē-ˈchärj

, ˈrē-ˌchärj \ noun

rechargeable \ (ˌ)rē-ˈchär-jə-bəl

\ adjective

recharger \ (ˌ)rē-ˈchär-jər

\ noun

Examples of recharge in a Sentence

When the computer beeps, you need to recharge the battery. It takes about an hour for the battery to recharge. Take a break to give yourself time to recharge.

Recent Examples on the Web Most pickup owners probably drive much less than 200 miles on a typical day, though, and could easily recharge overnight. — Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, 11 May 2022 The ability to disconnect and recharge is beneficial to the mental health of workers. — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 May 2022 The property even comes with a separate 2,800-square-foot guest house where those with wings can recharge. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 May 2022 For those who can afford such a getaway, the solo excursion creates space to reset and recharge; an anomaly thanks to years of non-stop work and emotional ups and downs courtesy of the pandemic. — Sunset Magazine, 31 Jan. 2022 Designers also created three unique sensory experiences, which combine light, graphics displays and scent to help occupants relax or recharge. — Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2022 Getting out into nature is a great way to relax and recharge. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2022 Relax and recharge after your adventures at Coamo Hot Springs, where the thermally heated water will soothe aching muscles. — Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2022 But with overseas travel stymied by the Chinese territory’s strict quarantine requirements, the couple found a different way to relax and recharge: five hours on a public bus. — NBC News, 1 Jan. 2022 See More

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