charge

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen, darunter der Preis für Waren oder Dienstleistungen, eine Anschuldigung, eine Verantwortung oder Pflicht sowie eine elektrische Ladung.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a price asked for services or goods, an accusation, a responsibility or duty, or an electrical energy supply.

1. Price or feeA2formal

   The amount of money asked or paid for a service or product.

   Gebühr

   • The hotel charges a small fee for parking.
   • There is an extra charge for delivery.
   • The repair charge was higher than expected.

   Synonymecostexpensefarefeelevypaymentpriceratetarifftoll

   Antonymediscountrefund

2. Responsibility or controlB1formal

   The responsibility for someone or something; the act of being in control.

   Verantwortung oder Kontrolle

   • She is in charge of the marketing department.
   • He took charge of the project after the manager left.
   • The children were left in her charge for the afternoon.

   Synonymecarecontrolcustodyguardianshipkeepingmanagementprotectionsupervision

3. B1formalscientific

   The amount of electrical energy stored in a battery or capacitor.

   Ladung

   • The battery needs a full charge before use.
   • This device can hold a charge for up to 24 hours.
   • The electric car requires a charge every 200 miles.

   Synonymeelectric charge

4. Attack or rushB2formal

   A sudden, forceful forward movement, especially by an animal or military force.

   Angriff

   • The lion made a sudden charge at the prey.
   • The cavalry charge broke the enemy lines.
   • The bull's charge was swift and powerful.

   Synonymeassaultattackoffensiveonsetonslaughtrushsallysortie

   Antonymeretirementretreatwithdrawal

5. AccusationB2formallegal

   A formal statement accusing someone of a crime or wrongdoing.

   Anklage

   • He was arrested on charges of theft.
   • The prosecutor filed charges against the suspect.
   • She denied all charges brought against her.

   Synonymeaccusationallegationcitationcomplaintcountimputationindictment

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, eine Zahlung zu verlangen, einen Preis festzusetzen oder jemanden offiziell eines Vergehens zu beschuldigen.

A verb used to indicate the act of demanding payment, setting a price, or formally accusing someone of an offense.

1. Demand paymentA2formal

   To ask for an amount of money as a price for goods or services.

   Bezahlung verlangen

   • The store charges $10 for delivery.
   • How much do you charge for a haircut?
   • They charged me extra for the warranty.

   Synonymebilldebitexactimposeinvoicelevy

2. Accuse formallyB1formal

   To formally accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing.

   Beschuldigen

   • The police charged him with theft.
   • She was charged with fraud.
   • The prosecutor charged the suspect with murder.

   Synonymeaccuseallegearraignimpeachindict

   Antonymeabsolveacquitclearexculpateexonerate

3. Rush forwardB1formal

   To move quickly and aggressively towards someone or something.

   Vorwärtsstürmen

   • The bull charged at the matador.
   • The soldiers charged the enemy lines.
   • He charged through the crowd to reach the exit.

   Synonymeassaultattackbarreldashlungerushstormtear

   Antonymefleehesitaterecoilretreatwithdraw

4. Replenish energyA2informal

   To supply electrical energy to a battery or device.

   Aufladen

   • I need to charge my phone before the trip.
   • The electric car charges overnight.
   • Don't forget to charge the batteries for the camera.

   Synonymecharge upjuice uprechargetop-up

   Antonymedischarge

Phrasal-Variantencharge up