recharge

verb

re·​charge (ˌ)rē-ˈchärj How to pronounce recharge (audio)
recharged; recharging; recharges

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
recharge
(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj How to pronounce recharge (audio)
ˈrē-ˌchärj
noun
rechargeable adjective
recharger 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 But the Nothing Ear Open still manage eight hours on a full charge, or a total of 30 hours when occasionally docked and recharged inside a slim case that’s 19 millimeters thick. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 24 Sep. 2024 Reports spread that Xavi decided to take a sabbatical this season to recharge his batteries after a tenure of almost three gruelling years in the Camp Nou, and Montjuic, hotseat. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 For a long time, drivers have been conditioned to expect to be able to refuel in five minutes or less, and the longer recharging times for BEVs continue to be a stumbling block for the EV-incurious and those who don't like change. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2024 The lounges will also have private workspaces, complimentary Wi-Fi and plenty of places to recharge your electronics. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for recharge 

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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The first known use of recharge was in 1598

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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recharge. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

recharge

verb
re·​charge rē-ˈchärj How to pronounce recharge (audio)
1
: to make a new attack
2
: to charge again
especially : to restore the chemical energy of (a storage battery) so it may be used again
3
: to make or become restored in energy or spirit : renew
needed some time to relax and recharge
rechargeable adjective
recharger noun

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