recharge

CEFRB1

/ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To fill a battery with electricity again or regain energy.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To invigorate and revitalize one's energy level by removing stressful agents for a period of time.

Examples

  • Is there any possible way to recharge our mobile free of cost?

  • Ziri need to take time for himself to recharge.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To reload a gun with ammunition.

  2. To charge an electric battery after its power has been consumed.

  3. To add or restore water to an aquifer.

More examples

In context

  • I have to recharge the batteries.

  • My phone has needed five recharges in the last month.

  • My body is a little bit sore from all of the practicing and playing and training, and your mind gets a little tired of it, too. It's nice to be able to recharge and come back fresh for the remainder of the year.

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

After using the phone all day, I need to blank its battery by plugging it in.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From Old French rechargier, from Old French re- + Old French chargier.