Word
recharge
US/ɹiˈtʃɑɹdʒ/
UK/ɹɪtʃˈɑːdʒ/
Definitions
01to power a battery
B1 · Intermediate
v. to put electricity back into a battery so it can work again.
v. to restore electrical energy to a battery or a device containing one.
“I need to recharge my phone because the battery is at five percent.”
“The electric vehicle takes approximately six hours to fully recharge when connected to a standard home charging station.”
Synonyms
02to rest and get energy back
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to rest for a while so that you feel strong and energetic again.
v. to recover one's health, spirits, or energy through rest or a change of activity.
“A weekend at the beach helped me recharge after a very busy month at work.”
“Executives often find that a complete disconnection from digital devices is necessary to truly recharge during their annual leave.”
03to refill an aquifer
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
v. to add water back into the ground where it is stored naturally.
v. to replenish an aquifer with water through natural percolation or artificial injection.
“Heavy rain helps to recharge the underground water supplies in this dry area.”
“Environmental engineers are studying how treated wastewater can be used to recharge local aquifers without compromising water quality.”
04the act of restoring energy
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of getting power or energy back.
n. the act or instance of restoring electrical power or personal vitality.
“The phone needs a full recharge before we go out for the day.”
“After the intense quarterly review, the team was desperate for a mental recharge.”
Synonyms
Usage
Transitive when referring to devices; often used metaphorically in the phrase 'recharge one's batteries'.
Pitfall
I need to recharge of my phone
I need to recharge my phone
Recharge is a transitive verb and takes a direct object without a preposition.
Etymology
From Old French rechargier, from Old French re- + Old French chargier.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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