Recharge
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒ/
US
/ˌriːˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
Level: b2
Definition
(v) : To restore power, energy, or strength to a device, person, or system.
(n) : The act of restoring power or energy.
(n) : The act of restoring power or energy.
Example
"(v) : I need to recharge my phone."
"(v) : After a relaxing weekend, she felt fully recharged and ready to begin another busy week at work."
"(n) : A short recharge during lunch improved everyone's concentration for the afternoon."
Explanation
Recharge means to fill something with power again, such as a phone battery, so it can work. It can also mean to regain your own energy after resting, sleeping, or taking a break. People often say they need to recharge after working hard or feeling tired. The word is used both for electronic devices and for people’s physical or mental energy.