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recharge

C1
verbnoun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /rɪtʃˈɑːdʒ/

US

  • /riˈtʃɑrdʒ/

Description

Think of your phone battery—when it gets low, you recharge it to get power back! But "recharge" isn't just about electronics. It also means to restore your own energy and enthusiasm. Maybe a weekend getaway helps you recharge after a stressful week at work, or perhaps spending time in nature is how you recharge. You can even recharge your creativity by trying a new hobby!

The idea behind recharging is bringing something back to full strength, whether it is a device, a person, or even your motivation. It suggests a period of rest, renewed power, or fresh energy that helps something keep going. So, next time you feel drained, remember the value of taking time to recharge!

Examples

  1. 1

    Phone

    I'll recharge my phone while we eat lunch.

  2. 2

    Battery

    Leave the speaker plugged in overnight so the battery can recharge.

  3. 3

    Travel card

    I need to recharge my travel card before I take the train tomorrow.

    • Pattern

      recharge a card

      add money or credit to it

  4. 4

    Stress recovery

    She went for a short walk at lunch to recharge after a stressful morning.

  5. 5

    Alone time

    I usually need a quiet evening alone to recharge.

  6. 6

    Work break

    Take the weekend off and recharge before the new project starts.

  7. 7

    Figurative rest

    A few days by the sea helped him recharge his batteries.

    • Phrase

      recharge your batteries

      rest so you feel energetic again

Forms and spellings

4 forms open this card.

Main spelling

  • rechargenounverb

Forms

  • recharging-ing formverbnoun
  • rechargedpast tenseverbnoun
  • rechargespluralnounverb