Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flat-battery

Noun

/flæt ˈbætəri/

Definition

A battery that has lost its charge and cannot provide power to a device.

Examples

The car wouldn’t start because it had a flat battery.
After leaving the lights on all night, I woke up to find my phone had a flat battery.
Be sure to check your battery regularly to avoid getting a flat battery on your trip.

Meaning

The term ‘flat-battery’ commonly refers to a situation where a battery is discharged and no longer capable of functioning or powering an electronic device.