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
But the Nothing Ear Open still manage eight hours on a full charge, or a total of 30 hours when occasionally docked and recharged inside a slim case that’s 19 millimeters thick.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 24 Sep. 2024
Reports spread that Xavi decided to take a sabbatical this season to recharge his batteries after a tenure of almost three gruelling years in the Camp Nou, and Montjuic, hotseat.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
For a long time, drivers have been conditioned to expect to be able to refuel in five minutes or less, and the longer recharging times for BEVs continue to be a stumbling block for the EV-incurious and those who don't like change.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2024
The lounges will also have private workspaces, complimentary Wi-Fi and plenty of places to recharge your electronics.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2024
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Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 24 Sep. 2024
Reports spread that Xavi decided to take a sabbatical this season to recharge his batteries after a tenure of almost three gruelling years in the Camp Nou, and Montjuic, hotseat.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
For a long time, drivers have been conditioned to expect to be able to refuel in five minutes or less, and the longer recharging times for BEVs continue to be a stumbling block for the EV-incurious and those who don't like change.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2024
The lounges will also have private workspaces, complimentary Wi-Fi and plenty of places to recharge your electronics.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2024.
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