recharge
verb
re·charge
(ˌ)rē-ˈchärj 
recharged; recharging; recharges
1
: to make a new attack
2
: to regain energy or spirit
3
: to become charged again : to refill with electric charge
Batteries keep our devices working throughout the day—that is, they have a high energy density—but they can take hours to recharge when they run down.—
Patrice Simon et al.
Patrice Simon et al.1
: to charge again
especially
: to restore anew the active materials in (a storage battery)
2
: to inspire or invigorate afresh : renew
Synonyms
Examples of recharge in a Sentence
When the computer beeps, you need to recharge the battery.
It takes about an hour for the battery to recharge.
Take a break to give yourself time to recharge.
Recent Examples on the Web
Designate quiet areas for retreating and recharging.
—Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
While management is doing a solid job taking out costs and expanding margins, the toolmaker’s business will struggle to grow until mortgage rates recharge the existing home market.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Setup and App Controls The Shark Ion comes with a small base station for recharging the robot, a comprehensive owner’s guide, and a simple quick-start guide.
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But areas northwest of Bexar County, which help recharge the aquifer, are seeing extreme drought, a level worse.
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Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
While management is doing a solid job taking out costs and expanding margins, the toolmaker’s business will struggle to grow until mortgage rates recharge the existing home market.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
Setup and App Controls The Shark Ion comes with a small base station for recharging the robot, a comprehensive owner’s guide, and a simple quick-start guide.
—PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
But areas northwest of Bexar County, which help recharge the aquifer, are seeing extreme drought, a level worse.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for recharge
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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recharge. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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