ENGLISH
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be charged with sth

idiom
Meaning

to be officially accused of a crime by the police or a court.


Examples
SIMPLE

The police charged him with theft after the store security footage appeared.

CONTEXTUAL

After the investigation concluded, the prosecutor decided to charge the manager with fraud for his role in the missing funds.

COMPLEX

Following a lengthy inquiry into the company's financial records, the authorities charged the former chief executive with multiple counts of embezzlement and tax evasion.

Last updated April 22, 2026