recharge
/'ri:'tʃɑ:dʤ/
Definition
- 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.
Verb
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charge anew
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recharge a battery
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load anew
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She reloaded the gun carefully
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