recharge (a battery); recharge mentally (fig.)
Meanings
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to recharge (a battery); to charge
Literal meaning. Refers to charging batteries for electronic devices, electric vehicles, etc.
My phone is dead and needs to be recharged.
Charging an electric car requires a dedicated charging station.
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Don't forget to charge the robot vacuum cleaner at night.
verb
to recharge (oneself); to refresh and learn new things
Figurative meaning, commonly used to talk about self-improvement, studying, training, or taking a break to regain energy.
To adapt to the new situation, everyone needs to constantly recharge (through learning) to improve themselves.
He quit his job to get an MBA, recharging himself thoroughly.
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After a busy week, I'll go hiking in the mountains this weekend to recharge.
I'm attending this training course precisely to recharge myself and learn the latest technology.