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
Instead, the engine can recharge the battery, working as a small generator to give it extra mileage on the go.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles promise to result in far fewer emissions of toxic gases and carbon dioxide – especially if they are recharged with electricity produced from renewable sources like wind and solar power.
—Michael Leamy, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024
From the infrared sauna to the cedar plunge pool, recharge with canyon views and faint ocean sprays.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
The battery life is advertised at 18 minutes, but the battery completely recharges in 45 minutes using the rapid charger included in the package.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles promise to result in far fewer emissions of toxic gases and carbon dioxide – especially if they are recharged with electricity produced from renewable sources like wind and solar power.
—Michael Leamy, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024
From the infrared sauna to the cedar plunge pool, recharge with canyon views and faint ocean sprays.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
The battery life is advertised at 18 minutes, but the battery completely recharges in 45 minutes using the rapid charger included in the package.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 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 16 Nov. 2024.
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