Charging
/ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo ask for or demand payment for something.
/ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
To demand (a price or fee)
The restaurant charged us too much.
💡 Simply: Charging is like asking for money for something. For example, a store charges you money for the things you buy.
👶 For kids: Asking for money for something.
More Examples
They are charging a high fee for the service.
How It's Used
"The hotel is charging $200 a night."
"They're charging extra for delivery."
To supply with electrical power.
/ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
To fill with energy
Please charge your laptop before you leave.
💡 Simply: Charging is like giving something power. Like when you plug your phone in to fill its battery.
👶 For kids: Giving something power.
More Examples
The phone is charging slowly.
How It's Used
"I'm charging my phone."
To make a swift and forceful attack.
/ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
To attack or rush
The bull charged at the matador.
💡 Simply: Charging means running towards something or someone quickly and aggressively, like a brave soldier rushing into battle.
👶 For kids: Running really fast at something.
More Examples
The cavalry charged across the field.
How It's Used
"The soldiers were charging the enemy lines."
Idioms & expressions
in charge
Responsible for something or someone.
"She's in charge of the project."
From Middle English *chargen, from Old French charger "to load, burden; to attack; to accuse", from Vulgar Latin *carricare, from Latin carrus "car, wagon".
The word 'charging' has long been associated with military and financial contexts, its meanings evolving from the physical act of loading a weapon or vehicle to the modern-day financial implications.
Memory tip
Think of charging your phone – you need to pay energy to power it.