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/tʃɑrdʒ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The amount of money required as a price for a service or a good.
The charge for the service was higher than expected.
A responsibility or duty assigned to someone.
She has been put in charge of organizing the event.
An accusation of a crime.
He was released on bail after being arrested on a charge of theft.
An electrical property of matter, either positive or negative.
The battery holds an electrical charge.
verb
To ask for a certain amount of money as a price for a service or good.
They decided to charge a fee for the workshop.
To rush forward in an attack.
The soldiers were ordered to charge at the enemy lines.
To energize a battery or device.
I need to charge my phone before we leave.
To place a burden or responsibility on someone.
She was charged with ensuring the project stayed on schedule.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'chargier', based on Latin 'carricare' meaning 'to load'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
on charge:
To have responsibility for something.
in charge:
Having control or authority over something.
charge up:
To power a device by supplying electricity.
charge at:
To run towards someone or something aggressively.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To charge it to the game
If you lose money on a deal, just charge it to the game.
Charge your phone
Hey, can I charge my phone on your outlet?