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charge up

/tʃɑːrdʒ ʌp/

[/tʃɑːrdʒ ʌp/]

recharge a battery

Beginnerverb

Definition

To fill a battery with electrical power.

Example

I need to charge up my phone before we go.

I need to charge up my phone before we go.

Etymology

From 'charge', to fill with energy, plus 'up'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common with electronic devices.

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