recharge

/'ri:'tʃɑ:dʤ/

Thân thiện

She plugs in her phone to recharge the battery overnight.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To restore electrical energy to a battery or other energy storage device: The primary meaning refers to the process of adding power to something that has been depleted, especially batteries.
   • To refresh or revitalize oneself mentally or physically: Used figuratively to describe regaining energy, strength, or focus after a period of work or stress.

Usage and Examples

• Verb (Literal - restoring power):
  • I need to recharge my phone; the battery is almost dead.
  • The solar panels recharge the backup batteries during the day.
• Verb (Figurative - refreshing oneself):
  • After a long week of meetings, I went to the cabin to recharge.
  • A short nap can help you recharge your energy for the afternoon.

Advanced Usage

• "to recharge one's batteries": A common idiom meaning to rest and regain energy.
  • The vacation was exactly what I needed to recharge my batteries.

Variants and Related Words

• Rechargeable (adjective): Capable of being recharged.
  • I prefer using rechargeable batteries for my devices.
• Recharger (noun): A device used for recharging.
  • I left my phone recharger at the office.

Synonyms

• Refuel: To supply with fresh fuel (often used literally for vehicles or figuratively for energy).
• Revitalize: To imbue with new life and energy.
• Refresh: To give new strength or energy.

Phrasal Verbs

(This word is not commonly used with particles to form distinct phrasal verbs. The core verb 'recharge' is used directly.)

Related Idioms

• "Recharge one's batteries": To rest in order to regain one's energy and motivation.
  • She took a month off work to travel and recharge her batteries.

Học thuật

Verb

1. charge anew
   • recharge a battery
2. load anew
   • She reloaded the gun carefully

Từ đồng nghĩa

• reload