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To rush forward, especially suddenly and with speed
“There are those who run, those who hide, those that charge headlong, and those that push their friends in front of themselves for protection.”
To attack, especially by advancing suddenly and quickly
“He saw the next wave of attackers gathering to charge the platoon position.”
To accuse of wrongdoing
“They would eventually charge him with illegally acquiring and sharing information.”
To issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty
“The province requires us to charge the same low price to all our clients, yet many of them are affluent and could easily afford to pay more.”
To assign a responsibility, duty, or task to
“When an airman is shot down near Carriveau, Beck's superiors charge him with the task of locating the man.”
To order something done
“By all the awful obligations of your oath, I charge you to do your duty.”
To record the cost of something as an amount payable by someone, an account, or a credit card
“The impertinent guest even had the temerity to charge it to his host's account.”
To load a piece of equipment with the material required for its use
“It will be necessary to charge the furnace nearly, or quite, to the top.”
To fill or pervade with a quality or emotion
“She let her innuendo charge the air with the memory of our shared passion and loss.”
(charge up) To encourage or inspire
“The coach has urged fans to charge up the team during the game.”
To stipulate action to be taken as an order or instruction
To suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
To make an assertion without proof
To burden, load or encumber with
To charge an electric battery after its power has been consumed
To impose and collect a tax or levy from (a person or company)
To launch an attack or charge, especially from a losing position
To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
To rush about violently
To attribute something as belonging to or caused by
To give an account of
To record a receivable in bookkeeping
To obligate to do something
To (excessively) exert for a particular task, purpose or goal
To emphasize, stress, or indicate the importance of
To impede the work or progress of
To declare, determine or deem to be (a certain way)
To add fuel to (a fire)
To be critical of
To offer a recommendation
A rush forward, literally or figuratively
“The industry must lead the charge towards more sustainable and responsible business models.”
An attack characterized by sudden and violent rushing forward of troops
“Chabert's regiment led a cavalry charge against the onslaught and turned the tide of the battle for Napoleon.”
A price asked for goods or services
“Additional amenities are available for a small charge.”
An accusation, typically one formally made against a prisoner brought to trial
“At his trial, on a charge of refusing to provide a breath sample, the accused was acquitted.”
A responsibility or duty assigned to someone
“Through your donations, you are joining us in our charge to restore individuals, families, and communities.”
Responsibility for the care or control of someone or something
“My parents left to run some errands, and my two little brothers were left in my charge temporarily.”
A person or thing entrusted to the care of someone
“The maid seems as devotedly attached to her charge as a foster mother could be.”
An official instruction, especially one given by a judge to a jury regarding points of law
“At four o'clock, the judge began his charge to the jury.”
A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
“I get a real charge out of watching my favorite band play live.”
An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts
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