charge

US /tʃɑrdʒ/

UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/

A2

verb

  • To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
  • To put electricity in a battery
  • To give responsibility to take care of or manage
  • To state that someone has committed a crime

noun

  • An attack by running quickly toward someone
  • A price for a service or goods
  • When a battery has a certain amount of electricity
  • Amount of money you pay for a service

Examples

Stephen will resume sole charge for the time being.

He was found guilty on a reduced charge of assault.