charging

char-ging · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Supplying electrical energy to a battery or device.

  2. 2.

    The process of supplying electrical energy.

  3. 3.

    Asking for payment.

  4. 4.

    Moving forward quickly and aggressively.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    charging station — a place to charge electric vehicles
  • •
    charging cable — a cable for charging devices
  • •
    fast charging — rapid battery charging technology

Related words

Antonyms: discharging, draining
See also: battery, charge, charged, electric
Synonyms: billing, powering, rushing

Etymology

From Old French chargier ("to load, burden"), from Late Latin carricare ("to load a wagon").