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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRecharge
/ˌriːˈtʃɑːrdʒ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To restore electrical energy to a battery or a battery-operated device by connecting it to a power source.
"Make sure to recharge your smartphone before you leave the house." - 2
To regain physical or mental strength and energy through rest and relaxation.
"She took a weekend trip to the mountains to recharge after a stressful month at work."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French prefix 're-' (again) combined with 'charger' (to load, from Late Latin 'carricare'), entering English in the late 17th century. Originally used in military contexts for reloading firearms, its meaning later broadened to include restoring electrical energy to batteries and, metaphorically, resting to regain personal energy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Recharge" is said worldwide
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recharger
Transliteration: ʁə.ʃaʁ.ʒe
"Je dois recharger mon téléphone."
aufladen
Transliteration: ˈaʊ̯fˌlaːdən
"Ich muss mein Handy aufladen."
ricaricare
Transliteration: ri.ka.riˈka.re
"Devo ricaricare il mio telefono."
recargar
Transliteration: re.kaɾˈɣaɾ
"Necesito recargar mi teléfono."
recarregar
Transliteration: ʁe.ka.ʁeˈɡaɾ
"Preciso recarregar o meu telemóvel."
चार्ज करना
Transliteration: charge karna
"मुझे अपना फोन चार्ज करने की जरूरत है।"
充电
Transliteration: chōngdiàn
"我需要给手机充电。"
충전하다
Transliteration: chungjeonhada
"휴대폰을 충전해야 합니다."
充電する
Transliteration: jūden suru
"携帯電話を充電する必要があります。"
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