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
Breaks help employees recharge and return to work more focused and productive.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Insider tip: The airy first-floor BB Blanche restaurant is a great spot to recharge or meet up after working out.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 15 June 2024
But a new elixir has emerged as a fuel for Congress, helping people recharge their batteries and allow cooler heads to prevail — Celsius energy.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 June 2024
Most of these products come with a battery that can be recharged via USB, though the battery life and charging setup can vary from product to product.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Insider tip: The airy first-floor BB Blanche restaurant is a great spot to recharge or meet up after working out.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 15 June 2024
But a new elixir has emerged as a fuel for Congress, helping people recharge their batteries and allow cooler heads to prevail — Celsius energy.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 June 2024
Most of these products come with a battery that can be recharged via USB, though the battery life and charging setup can vary from product to product.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024
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“Recharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recharge. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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