Meaning

(transitive) To charge an electric battery after its power has been consumed..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To charge an electric battery after its power has been consumed.
2. (intransitive) To invigorate and revitalize one's energy level by removing stressful agents for a period of time.
3. (transitive) To reload a gun with ammunition.
4. (transitive) To add or restore water to an aquifer.
5. (transitive) To request payment again from.
6. To charge or accuse in return.
7. To attack again or anew.
8. (uncountable) Water that has percolated from the ground surface to an aquifer.

Example Sentences

GWR plans to use it on the Greenford branch in west London, making use of a fast charger at West Ealing that will charge the batteries in just three and a half minutes. This fast charger is essentially a battery installed at the lineside which is trickle-charged from the electricity grid. It can then discharge quickly into the train's batteries through charging rails and then start recharging itself while the train is running in service.

Near-synonyms: relax, unwind

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.

Customer was recharged for doing same brake work (in November) that had been done in September. QA teams believes^([sic]) this work was a rip-off.

They charge, recharge, and all along the sea / They drive, and squander the huge Belgian fleet

My phone has needed five recharges in the last month.

Word Forms

• recharges
• recharging
• recharged

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When Should You Use Recharge?

Use recharge when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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