Charge
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British pronunciation/tʃˈɑːdʒ/
American pronunciation/ˈtʃɑɹdʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "charge"

Charge
01

the sum of money that needs to be payed for a thing or service

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The hotel room charge included breakfast and Wi-Fi access.
What is the hourly charge for using the conference room?
The mechanic quoted a reasonable charge for repairing the car's brakes.
02

an impetuous rush toward someone or something

03

an accusation against a person who is on trial

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The defendant faced several charges, including theft and assault.
The charge against him was serious, involving a significant amount of evidence.
The prosecutor outlined the charges in court, detailing the alleged crimes.
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the physical property in matter that causes it to experience a force in an electromagnetic field

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Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter that can be positive or negative.
Opposite charges attract each other, while like charges repel.
Conductors allow electric charges to flow freely, while insulators prevent the movement of electric charges.
05

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

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a special assignment that is given to a person or group

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a person committed to your care

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a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time

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heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield

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a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something

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request for payment of a debt

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an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence

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the swift release of a store of affective force

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(psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object

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financial liabilities (such as a tax)

to charge
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to ask a person to pay a certain amount of money in return for a product or service

Intransitive: to charge for a product or service
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The hotel may charge for additional services beyond the room rate.
Some online platforms charge for premium features.
Restaurants in tourist areas often charge more for their meals.
02

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

Transitive: to charge an enemy
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The cavalry charged the enemy lines with full force, breaking their formation.
The soldiers bravely charged the enemy's position despite heavy artillery fire.
The knights mounted their horses and prepared to charge the enemy's stronghold.
03

to officially accuse someone of an offense

Transitive: to charge sb | to charge sb with an offense
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The prosecutor decided to charge the suspect with theft based on the evidence.
Law enforcement officers may charge individuals with trespassing if they enter restricted areas.
The district attorney is considering whether to charge the defendant with assault.
04

to fill an electronic device with energy

Transitive: to charge an electronic device
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He forgot to charge his laptop overnight, so it ran out of battery during his presentation.
The solar panels on the roof charge the batteries during the day, providing power for the house at night.
The portable power bank is convenient for charging devices on the go when access to electrical outlets is limited.
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to rush somewhere with speed and force

Intransitive: to charge somewhere
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The children charged toward the ice cream truck as soon as it arrived.
He charged down the stairs, eager to catch the bus before it left.
The car charged through the intersection, narrowly avoiding the red light.
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to give someone a specific duty, responsibility, or task to manage or carry out

Transitive: to charge sb with a responsibility
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The manager charged him with overseeing the new marketing campaign.
She was charged with ensuring the project was completed on time and within budget.
The committee charged the director with improving communication within the department.
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to accuse someone of wrongdoing or misbehavior

Transitive: to charge sb with a wrongdoing
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She charged her friend with betrayal when she discovered the secret.
The manager charged the staff with neglecting their duties during the busy season.
She charged her colleague with spreading false rumors about her.
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to make a claim or statement accusing someone of wrongdoing

Transitive: to charge that
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The witness charged that the accused had been at the scene of the crime.
Critics charged that the new law would infringe on citizens' privacy rights.
The advocate charged that the school ’s policies discriminated against minority students.
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to fill or load something to its maximum capacity or to a specified level

Transitive: to charge a container
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They charged the truck with supplies before the long journey.
He charged the cart with firewood for the winter.
The workers charged the conveyor belt with boxes for shipment.
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to cause the buildup or accumulation of an electrical charge on or within an object

Transitive: to charge sth
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The electrician charged the capacitor to stabilize the circuit.
The scientist used a generator to charge the conductor with static electricity.
When the material is rubbed against a cloth, it can charge the surface with a negative charge.
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to fill or saturate something completely with a particular quality, feeling, or energy

Transitive: to charge sb/sth with a quality or feeling
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She charged the atmosphere with excitement as she walked into the room.
The speech was charged with emotion, causing many to tear up.
The air in the stadium was charged with excitement as the final match began.
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to assign or attribute the responsibility, guilt, or blame for something to a person or cause

Transitive: to charge sth to a cause
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The company 's bankruptcy was charged to poor management decisions.
They charged the accident to his lack of experience on the job.
The failure of the project was charged to miscommunication between departments.
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to set or demand a specific price for a product or service

Transitive: to charge a price
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The restaurant charged $ 20 for a three-course meal.
The boutique charged high-end prices for designer clothes.
They charged $ 50 per ticket for the concert event.
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to give a strong, authoritative order or instruction

Ditransitive: to charge sb to do sth
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The general charged his troops to prepare for the upcoming battle without delay.
The leader, with a serious expression, charged the group to focus on the mission.
After the briefing, the captain charged the soldiers to move out immediately.
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to load or prepare equipment by adding the necessary materials or components required for its operation

Transitive: to charge a tool or machine
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The soldiers charged their weapons before the training exercise.
The technician charged the reactor to begin the reaction.
The scientist charged the lab equipment with the required solvents for the experiment.
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to give formal instructions to a jury regarding the law and its application

Transitive: to charge a jury
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After the closing arguments, the judge charged the jury on the legal standards of reasonable doubt.
The judge charged the jury on how to evaluate conflicting testimonies.
Before deliberations, the judge charged the jury on how to interpret the defendant's actions under the law.
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to stir up strong feelings of excitement, agitation, or energy in someone

Transitive: to charge sb
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The announcement of the concert lineup charged the crowd with excitement.
The speaker 's passionate words charged the audience, inspiring them to take action.
The sudden announcement of the merger charged the company's employees.
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(of a hunting dog) to lie down as instructed, typically during a hunt or training session

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The hunting dog immediately charged and lay down when the handler gave the signal.
The dog was trained to charge at the signal.
On the hunter ’s command, the dog charged to the ground.
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to record or assign a debit entry to an account

Transitive: to charge a cost to an account
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The cashier charged the purchase to my credit card.
When you pay with a debit card, the cost is automatically charged to your bank account.
The hotel charged an additional fee to my room for the minibar usage.
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