charging
ˈʧɑːʤɪŋ
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Definition of charging - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyact of replenishing energy in a battery
  • Charging takes about two hours for a full battery.
energizing recharging
2.
movementattack in which someone or something moves forward quickly
  • The charging of the bull was sudden and fierce.
assault attack rush
3.
sportsTECH.USoffensive foul in basketball involving a stationary defenderTECH.US
  • He was called for charging during the game.
blocking offensive foul

Adjective

1.
electricityin the process of gaining electrical energy
  • The charging battery will be full soon.
energizing powering
2.
commercerequiring payment for a service or product
  • The charging station is not free to use.
billable chargeable
3.
dynamic actionmoving forward with force or aggression
  • The charging bull frightened the crowd.
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Expressions with charging

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container that charges electronic devices
I put my earbuds in the charging case.
designated spot for charging electronic devices
I found a charging point at the airport lounge.
place to recharge electric vehicles
The city installed a new charging station downtown.
speed at which a fee or cost is applied to someone
The new mobile plan has a lower charging rate for international calls.
very energetic and determined, often aggressive, in pursuing goals
She is a hard-charging manager who never gives up.
showing readiness to fight
His charging the mound attitude made everyone nervous.

Origin of charging

Old French, chargier (to load)

Terms with charging included in their meaning

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technology
device for charging batteries
technology
portable device storing energy for charging electronics
technology
device for charging electronics via wall outlet
technology
electric power device that can be used again after charging
technology
place an electronic device into its charging cradle
take money
take all someone's money, often by tricking or charging
services
charging fees for services
transportation
location for electric vehicle charging

Examples of charging in a sentence

  • Wireless charging is becoming more popular with new gadgets.
  • The charging of the cavalry was a sight to behold.
  • The charging of the crowd towards the stage was chaotic.
  • The coach argued about the charging call.
  • Charging can change the momentum of a basketball game.
  • The charging device was left overnight.

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  1. French:recharge, en cours de chargement, ...
  2. German:Aufladen, aufladend, ...
  3. Italian:ricarica, in carica, ...
  4. Spanish:carga, cargándose, ...
  5. Portuguese:carregamento, a carregar, ...
  6. Chinese:充电, 充电的, ...
  7. Japanese:充電, 充電中の, ...
  8. Arabic:شَحْن, مَشْحُون, ...
  9. Hebrew:טְעִינָה, נִטְעָן, ...
  10. Russian:зарядка, заряжающийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зарядка, заряджаючий, ...
  12. Hindi:चार्जिंग, चार्ज हो रहा, ...
charge
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Definition of charge - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
financeamount of money for a service
  • The charge for the service was $50.
cost fee
2.
jobscope of someone's responsibility
  • He took charge of the project last year.
3.
legalformal accusation of a crime
  • He faced a charge of theft in court..
accusation allegation indictment

Verb

1.
commercetr./intr.ask for payment for goods or servicestr./intr.
  • The store will charge you for the delivery.
bill invoice
2.
technologytr.fill a battery with electricitytr.
  • Charge the phone overnight to use it tomorrow..
energize recharge
3.
accusationtr.accuse formally of a crimetr.
  • He was charged with theft..
accuse indict
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Images of charge

  • charge: explosive material in a weapon
    explosive material in a weapon

Expressions with charge

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move quickly and forcefully into a place or situation
The kids charge into the playground every morning.
bill an amount to someone's account
Please charge the dinner to my room.
recharge an electronic device with power
I need to charge up my phone before we leave.
having the power of command or control
The officer in charge gave the orders.
assign responsibility for managing something
They put her in charge of the new project.
assume control or responsibility over people or a situation
She will take charge of the project next week.

Origin of charge

Latin, carricare (to load) + -age (action)

Examples of charge in a sentence

  • The charge includes taxes and fees.
  • Training new staff is part of her charge.
  • The curator has charge of the entire collection.
  • The charge against him was dropped.
  • She was acquitted of the charge after the trial.
  • The nanny took her charge to the park every afternoon.

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  1. French:frais, facturer, ...
  2. German:Gebühr, berechnen, ...
  3. Italian:costo, addebitare, ...
  4. Spanish:cargo, cobrar, ...
  5. Portuguese:taxa, cobrar, ...
  6. Chinese:费用, 收取, ...
  7. Japanese:料金, 請求する, ...
  8. Arabic:رَسْم, تَقاضَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּשְׁלוּם, לִגְבּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:плата, взимать плату, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плата, стягувати, ...
  12. Hindi:शुल्क, शुल्क लेना, ...
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