Word
recharging
Phoneticsrecharg·ing
US/ɹiˈtʃɑɹdʒɪŋ/
UK/ɹɪtʃˈɑːdʒɪŋ/
Definition
v. to put energy back into a battery or device so you can use it again. You also use it for yourself when you rest to feel fresh again.
v. to restore stored electrical energy to a battery or device for further use; by extension, to recover physical or mental energy through rest or change of activity.
Examples
“She is recharging her phone before work.”
“They stopped at a service area, recharging the car while they ate lunch.”
“After months of intense deadlines, she spent a quiet weekend in the countryside, recharging away from screens and constant messages.”
Examples
simple
“She is recharging her phone before work.”
contextual
“They stopped at a service area, recharging the car while they ate lunch.”
complex
“After months of intense deadlines, she spent a quiet weekend in the countryside, recharging away from screens and constant messages.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “recharging” in context.
Verb
01. need recharging
“My laptop needs recharging before the meeting.”
verb + noun
02. recharging finishes
“Recharging finishes in about two hours.”
noun + verb
03. recharging stops
“Recharging stops automatically when the battery is full.”
noun + verb
04. start recharging
“Plug in your phone to start recharging the battery.”
verb + noun
05. stop recharging
“Unplug the tablet to stop recharging at 100%.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. overnight recharging
“My bike needs overnight recharging before a long ride.”
adj + noun
07. quick recharging
“This phone supports quick recharging in under an hour.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. station for recharging
“There is a free station for recharging phones at the airport.”
noun + prep + noun
09. leave it recharging overnight
“Leave it recharging overnight so it is ready.”
10. need time for recharging
“I need time for recharging after a busy week.”
11. plug in for recharging
“Plug in your laptop for recharging before class.”
12. take a break for recharging
“Let's take a break for recharging before the next lesson.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“A Samsung smartphone has just been recharged from being nearly out-of-juice to full capacity in less time than it takes to boil a kettle.” “You no longer have to worry about recharging your phone or laptop, as it will do so automatically whenever it is within range of a charger.” Synonyms
Antonyms
Related words
- 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
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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