recharge

 

verb

Pronunciation: /riːˈtʃɑːdʒ/
[with object]
  • restore electrical energy in (a battery or a battery-operated device) by connecting it to a power supply: he plugged his razor in to recharge it
  • [no object] (of a battery or battery-operated device) be refilled with electrical energy: the drill takes about three hours to recharge
  • refill (a cup, glass, or other container) with liquid: we recharged our glasses
  • [no object] (of a person) return to a normal state of mind or strength after a period of exertion: she needs a bit of time to recharge after giving so much of herself

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈriːtʃɑːdʒ/
[mass noun]
  • the replenishment of an aquifer by the absorption of water: extensive areas of trees reduce recharge to the underlying aquifers

Phrases

recharge one's batteries

regain one’s strength and energy by resting for a time: you said you wanted to get away from it all and recharge your batteries

Derivatives

rechargeable

adjective

recharger

noun