recharge

UK /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ US /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/
verb 5noun 3

Definitions

verb

1

To charge an electric battery after its power has been consumed.

GWR plans to use it on the Greenford branch in west London, making use of a fast charger at West Ealing that will charge the batteries in just three and a half minutes. This fast charger is essentially a battery installed at the lineside which is trickle-charged from the electricity grid. It can then discharge quickly into the train's batteries through charging rails and then start recharging itself while the train is running in service.

2

To invigorate and revitalize one's energy level by removing stressful agents for a period of time.

Near-synonyms: relax, unwind

My body is a little bit sore from all of the practicing and playing and training, and your mind gets a little tired of it, too. It's nice to be able to recharge and come back fresh for the remainder of the year.

3

To reload a gun with ammunition.

4

To add or restore water to an aquifer.

5

To request payment again from.

Customer was recharged for doing same brake work (in November) that had been done in September. QA teams believes^([sic]) this work was a rip-off.

noun

1

Water that has percolated from the ground surface to an aquifer.

2

The process of charging (an electrical device) again.

My phone has needed five recharges in the last month.

3

The process of revitalizing one's energy level by removing stressful agents for a period of time.

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