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charging

v. · n.
US //ˈtʃɑɹdʒɪŋ// UK //tʃˈɑːdʒɪŋ// charg·ing
  1. 1 filling a battery (v.)
    A2 Elementary Computing

    putting electricity into a battery so it can work again.

    the process of replenishing the electrical energy in a battery or capacitor.

    Example

    I am charging my phone because the battery is almost dead.

    Example

    The technician noted that charging the vehicle overnight would be more cost-effective due to lower electricity rates during off-peak hours.
  2. 2 asking for money (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    asking someone to pay a specific price for something.

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

    Example

    The hotel is charging us extra for the breakfast buffet.

    Example

    The consultancy is charging a premium for their services, justifying the expense by pointing to their high success rate in the sector.
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  1. 3 rushing forward (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    running or moving forward very quickly and forcefully.

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

    Example

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

    Example

    The cavalry was charging across the open field, their sudden movement catching the opposing forces completely off guard.
  2. 4 sports foul (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Sport

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

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

    Example

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

    Example

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

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