charge up — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

charge up (/tʃɑːrdʒ ʌp/)

verb  ·  Beginner  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /tʃɑːrdʒ ʌp/

Meaning

Meaning: recharge a battery

To fill a battery with electrical power.

Examples

🗣 I need to charge up my phone before we go.

Etymology

From ‘charge’, to fill with energy, plus ‘up’.

How & Where It’s Used

Common with electronic devices.

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Tags: phrasal-verb

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