charge
//tʃɑːrdʒ//
Noun
A price asked for goods or services
There is no charge for delivery.
A formal accusation of wrongdoing or crime
He was arrested on a charge of theft.
The amount of electrical energy stored in a battery or device
My phone's battery has lost its charge.
A rushing attack or forward movement
The cavalry led the charge against the enemy.
A responsibility or duty given to someone
The teacher has charge of the students during the field trip.
A person or thing entrusted to someone's care
The teacher is responsible for all the charges in her class.
Synonym
Verb
To ask for payment for goods or services
The restaurant charges $15 for lunch.
To formally accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing
He was charged with theft.
To supply electrical energy to a battery or device
I need to charge my phone before we leave.
To rush forward in attack
The soldiers charged at the enemy.
To give someone a responsibility or duty
The manager charged him with organizing the event.