recharge

6 definitions • 10 examples

If a battery recharges, it becomes filled with electricity so that it can work again and if you recharge a battery, you fill it with electricity:

He cursed himself for forgetting to recharge the batteries.

The device can recharge throughout the day.

to rest and relax for a period of time so that you feel energetic again:

People use the spa to relax and recharge.

Employees should be allowed to take breaks and do what is necessary to recharge.

She took a trip to the South of France to recharge her batteries.

to give (a battery) the ability to supply electricity again by connecting it to a piece of electrical equipment and filling it with electricity

to put more power into a piece of electrical equipment that uses a battery by connecting it to an electricity supply:

We use solar panels to recharge the battery.

Where can I recharge my mobile?

You can leave it to recharge overnight.

to get new energy or to give new energy to something:

It's important to have regular breaks and to take time to recharge.

to rest so that you can get your energy back:

I get four weeks holiday a year to recharge my batteries.