recharge

verb

re·​charge (ˌ)rē-ˈchärj How to pronounce recharge (audio)
recharged; recharging; recharges

intransitive verb

1
: to make a new attack
2
: to regain energy or spirit
3
: to become charged again : to refill with electric charge
Batteries keep our devices working throughout the day—that is, they have a high energy density—but they can take hours to recharge when they run down.Patrice Simon et al.

transitive verb

1
: to charge again
especially : to restore anew the active materials in (a storage battery)
2
: to inspire or invigorate afresh : renew
recharge
(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj How to pronounce recharge (audio)
ˈrē-ˌchärj
noun
rechargeable adjective
recharger noun

Examples of recharge in a Sentence

When the computer beeps, you need to recharge the battery. It takes about an hour for the battery to recharge. Take a break to give yourself time to recharge.
Recent Examples on the Web While Biden and other EV fans say electric cars are widely beneficial for both drivers and the climate, critics complain that EVs are more expensive, slow to recharge, have smaller ranges, especially in cold weather, and that the charging infrastructure is spotty. Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024 Once fully charged, the Roomba can run for up to 90 minutes, weaving around furniture to suck up dirt, dust, and debris before automatically returning to its docking station to recharge. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024 After a year spent on planes and in hotel rooms, hopping from company to company, Portner is looking forward to recharging her artistic batteries this summer. Margaret Fuhrer, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024 All those defensive moves are intended to recharge a 49ers defense under new coordinator Nick Sorensen, whose promotion last month from pass-game specialist still hasn’t been formally announced by the 49ers. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024 New state rules in the pipeline aim to limit agricultural water use to help recharge aquifers after years of overpumping and drought. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024 Its battery powertrain promises about 350 miles of range and recharging time of as little as 37 minutes at a DC fast charger — not far off from other EVs for sale at about the same price in the US. Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Some may return recharged and become even better leaders in the future. Nancy Napier, Idaho Statesman, 18 Feb. 2024 Without enough sleep, the mind and body can’t correctly recharge, adversely affecting health. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of recharge was in 1598

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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recharge. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

recharge

verb
re·​charge rē-ˈchärj How to pronounce recharge (audio)
1
: to make a new attack
2
: to charge again
especially : to restore the chemical energy of (a storage battery) so it may be used again
3
: to make or become restored in energy or spirit : renew
needed some time to relax and recharge
rechargeable adjective
recharger noun

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