recharge

American  

[ree-chahrj, ree-chahrj, ree-chahrj] / riˈtʃɑrdʒ, riˈtʃɑrdʒ, ˈriˌtʃɑrdʒ /

verb (used with object)

recharged, recharging

1. to charge again with electricity.

2. Informal. to refresh or restore; revitalize.

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verb (used without object)

recharged, recharging

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.

recharge British  

/ 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 )

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Other Word Forms

• rechargeable adjective
• recharger noun

Etymology

Origin of recharge

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

Example Sentences

Starbucks has banked on higher service standards and warmer coffeehouse vibes as part of its effort to recharge sales.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

“I think people are really embracing this idea that even brief changes of scenery can really recharge you, your mind and spirit.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

He could not get through on Hamilton and then things got worse for him when the engine went into an unexpected recharge session before Spoon Curve on lap 37 and Leclerc was able to pass.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

But these kinds of trips still annoy my less-tech-enthusiastic spouse, because she can’t just pull over at the next exit to recharge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The solar panels will recharge the battery somewhat, but there's nothing to tell the system to reboot.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

Related Words

• refresh
• regenerate
• rejuvenate