English Explanatory Dictionary

recharge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To charge an electric battery after its power has been consumed.
  2. To invigorate and revitalize one's energy level by removing stressful agents for a period of time.
  3. To reload a gun with ammunition.
  4. To add or restore water to an aquifer.
  5. To request payment again from.
  6. To charge or accuse in return.
  7. To attack again or anew.
noun
  1. Water that has percolated from the ground surface to an aquifer.
  2. The process of charging (an electrical device) again.
  3. The process of revitalizing one's energy level by removing stressful agents for a period of time.

Pronunciation

/ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-recharge (verb).wav /ˈɹiːtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-recharge (noun).wav

Word forms

recharge recharges recharging recharged

Etymology

From Old French rechargier, from Old French re- + Old French chargier.

Synonyms

recharge one's batteries relax unwind reload

Derived words

rechargeability rechargeable recharge one's batteries recharge one's battery recharge area recharge basin recharge well

Translations

Belarusian: перазараджа́ць Belarusian: перазарадзі́ць Bulgarian: презареждам Catalan: recarregar Finnish: ladata French: recharger Georgian: გადატენის Portuguese: recarregar Russian: перезаряжа́ть Russian: перезаряди́ть Ukrainian: перезаряджа́ти Ukrainian: перезаряди́ти
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