charge

US /tʃɑːrdʒ/
UK /tʃɑːrdʒ/
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1.

to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity

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The restaurant charged us for water we didn't order.
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How much do you charge for a haircut?
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billinvoiceaskdemandlevy
2.

to accuse someone officially of having done something illegal

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He was charged with assault.
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The police decided not to charge her.
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accuseindictallegeimplicateincriminate
3.

to put electricity into a battery or other device

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I need to charge my phone.
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The battery is fully charged.
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rechargepower up
4.

to rush forward and attack

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The bull charged at the matador.
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The cavalry charged the enemy lines.
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attackassaultrushstormadvance
1.

an amount of money that is asked for a service or goods

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There is a small charge for delivery.
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The admission charge is $10.
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feecostpriceexpenserate
2.

an official accusation that someone has committed a crime

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He faces a charge of murder.
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The police dropped the charges against him.
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accusationindictmentallegationcomplaintrap
3.

the amount of electricity contained in a battery or other device

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The phone's battery has a low charge.
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He plugged in the laptop to get a full charge.
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powerenergycurrentvoltage
4.

a military attack, especially a sudden and direct one

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The cavalry made a brave charge against the enemy.
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The police made a baton charge to disperse the crowd.
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attackassaultrushonslaughtraid
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