charging

B1 · Intermediate

v. asking someone to pay a specific price for something.

v. demanding a specific amount as a price or fee for goods or services.

“The hotel is charging us extra for the breakfast buffet.”

“The consultancy is charging a premium for their services, justifying the expense by pointing to their high success rate in the sector.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. running or moving forward very quickly and forcefully.

v. moving forward rapidly and with force, often in an aggressive or determined manner.

“The children were charging down the hill to get to the playground.”

“The cavalry was charging across the open field, their sudden movement catching the opposing forces completely off guard.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Sports Technical

n. a mistake in basketball where a player runs into a defender who is standing still.

n. an offensive foul committed when a player with the ball moves into a stationary defender.

“The referee called a charging foul on the star player in the final minute.”

“The coach argued that the defender was still moving, but the official remained firm in his decision to call charging.”