Health

recharge

rest and regain energy

To recharge means to rest so that you have energy again.

B2 common mostly spoken

Hear it in real life

Are you coming out tonight?

Not this time; I need to recharge after a busy week.

Play the conversation

I usually recharge by spending a quiet evening at home.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: I need to recharge my energy this weekend.

Say: I need to recharge this weekend.

When you mean regain your energy, 'recharge' is usually used on its own or in 'recharge your batteries.'

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

recharge after something; recharge by doing something

Your turn: say it out loud

I usually recharge by spending a quiet evening at home.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

recharge

rest and regain energy

“I usually recharge by spending a quiet evening at home.”

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