precharge

/ˈprɛtʃɑrd/

Definitions

1. noun

a preliminary charge of electric energy to an electric storage battery or other storage device, typically by a charging circuit

“The electric car required a precharge before it could start moving.”

2. verb

to charge (a storage battery, etc.) before use

“The engineer precharged the battery to ensure it would last throughout the day.”

3. verb

to load (a computer or other electronic device) with a set of instructions or data before use

“The programmer precharged the system with the necessary software and data.”

Synonyms

  • charge
  • load
  • store

Antonyms

  • discharge
  • drain