English · Daily Life
charge
/tʃɑːdʒ/
[/tʃɑːdʒ/]
fill with power; ask a price
Beginnerverb, noun
Definition
To put electrical power into a battery, or to ask an amount of money for something.
Example
I need to charge my phone.
I need to charge my phone.
Etymology
From Old French 'chargier' (to load), from Latin 'carricare' (to load a wagon).
How & Where It’s Used
Very common for devices ('charge the phone') and money ('they charge a fee').