Definitions

1. noun

an amount of energy or electricity available to be used, especially in a battery

“The camera’s battery had a low charge.”

2. noun

a formal accusation of a crime, especially in a court of law

“The police filed charges against the suspect.”

3. noun

an amount of money or other compensation claimed for a service or a loss

“The hospital charged the patient a high fee for the operation.”

4. noun

a sudden movement or attack, especially by an animal

“The bear made a charge at the hiker.”

5. noun

a task or duty given to someone, especially a government official

“He was given the charge of leading the new team.”

6. noun

a strong feeling of anger or indignation

“He felt a charge of outrage at the injustice.”

7. verb

to accuse someone of a crime, especially in a court of law

“The police charged the suspect with murder.”

8. verb

to demand or take money or other compensation for a service or a loss

“The store charged me for the damaged item.”

9. verb

to attack or rush at someone or something with force or energy

“The dog charged at the ball.”

10. verb

to give a task or duty to someone, especially a government official

“She was charged with leading the new project.”

11. verb

to give someone a strong feeling of anger or indignation

“The news charged me with indignation.”

12. verb

to put energy or electricity into a device, especially a battery

“Please charge the phone overnight.”

13. verb

to move or rush forward with force or energy

“The horse charged up the hill.”