recharge

[ verb ree-chahrj; noun ree-chahrj, ree-chahrj ]

verb (used with object)

, re·charged, re·charg·ing.

1. to charge again with electricity.
2. Informal. to refresh or restore; revitalize.

verb (used without object)

, re·charged, re·charg·ing.

1. to make a new charge, especially to attack again.
2. Informal. to revive or restore energy, stamina, enthusiasm, etc.

noun

1. an act or instance of recharging.
2. Geology. the processes by which groundwater is absorbed into the zone of saturation. water table ( def 1 ).

recharge

/ riːˈtʃɑːdʒ /

verb

1. to cause (an accumulator, capacitor, etc) to take up and store electricity again
2. to revive or renew (one's energies) (esp in recharge one's batteries )

Derived Forms

• reˈchargeable, adjective

Other Words From

• re·charger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of recharge¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English: “to reload (a vessel)”; re-, charge

Example Sentences

Something to think about—a model with a short run time and long recharge time could be more of a hassle than a help.

From Popular-Science

A sealed battery can run for up to 30 minutes before needing a recharge.

From Popular-Science

For starters, you want hassle-free set-up, easy recharge, long-lasting durability, and most importantly, an ultra-high power output.

From Popular-Science

The Switch Lite doesn’t quite measure up, lasting between 3 hours and 7 hours per charge, though the recharge time is 30 minutes faster than the base Switch, clocking in at only 3 hours.

From Popular-Science

Sturdy, with an IP65 rating to withstand rain, snow, or shine, this lock can be operated 10 times a day for 60 years, needing only a recharge of its battery every 18 months.

From Popular-Science

He carried an extension cord in case he needed to recharge at one of his emergency spots.

From The Daily Beast

Still, after nearly a month at sea, I imagine they are eager to recharge, ready for interaction with the outside world.

From The Daily Beast

Presidents have always needed downtime to recharge to face the next crisis.

From The Daily Beast

Hundreds of millions of people were accustomed to toting these objects around, plugging them in to recharge them, and using them.

From The Daily Beast

Museums are often a way to reclaim calm moments of meditation; to recharge and emerge renewed.

From The Daily Beast

We're lucky we didn't come near any stars in the process; if we had, we could have had to recharge the coil.

From Project Gutenberg

The Diesel engines are used for this purpose, and they recharge the batteries through the motors, using the latter as dynamos.

From Project Gutenberg

(D) Recharge with as many sparks as you think you can stand.

From Project Gutenberg

Never recharge with carbide without first cleaning the generating chamber and completely refilling with clean water.

From Project Gutenberg

After completing the discharge test, recharge it fully, no matter whether it is to be put into wet or dry storage.

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Related Words

• refresh
• regenerate
• rejuvenate