recharge

verb

re·​charge (ˌ)rē-ˈchärj 

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  ˈrē-ˌchärj 

noun

rechargeable

(ˌ)rē-ˈchär-jə-bəl 

adjective

recharger

(ˌ)rē-ˈchär-jər 

noun

Synonyms of recharge

• restore
• refresh
• revive
• recreate
• replenish
• renew

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

The solution integrates Target Arm’s Ralar system, which is an autonomous robotic arm launch and recovery system that lets drones deploy, recover, recharge and relaunch with no pilot on-site and while moving. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

The hub includes the Zen Den, a quiet wellness space where students can pause, recharge and even use massage chairs. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Innova Market Insights connects the behavior to mentally resetting, recharging energy, refocusing attention and relieving stress. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Spend the day skiing at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort or exploring Grand Teton National Park then retreat to this serene hideaway to recharge for the next day’s adventures. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Phrases Containing recharge

• recharge one's batteries

Rhymes for recharge

• discharge
• enlarge
• litharge
• surcharge
• barge
• charge
• large
• marge
• sarge
• targe
• overcharge

Kids Definition

recharge

verb

re·​charge rē-ˈchärj 

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

-ˈchär-jə-bəl 

adjective

recharger

-jər 

noun