charge
gb/t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A2
English
~ 1400
felszámít, kér, megvádol, meggyanúsít, vádat emel, feltölt, tölt, ráront, beront, rohamra indul, díj, vád, vádpont
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to charge [someone] [amount] for [something]
The hotel charged us $200 for the two nights.
A szálloda 200 dollárt számított fel nekünk a két éjszakáért.
They charged him a late fee for returning the book after the due date.
Késedelmi díjat számítottak fel neki, mert a határidő után vitte vissza a könyvet.
We don't charge extra for delivery.
Learner examples
The shop charged me ten dollars.
A bolt tíz dollárt kért tőlem.
They charge five pounds for the ticket.
Öt fontot kérnek a jegyért.
The taxi driver charged us too much.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'charge' with 'cost'. 'Charge' is what the seller asks for, while 'cost' is the amount to buy something.
Meaning
Ask for payment
Collocations
charge a fee
|charge interest
|charge rent
|charge a customer
|charge for services
Synonyms
bill (Often used in the context of sending an invoice; slightly more formal.)
Antonyms
refund (To give money back instead of asking for it.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|money
|finance
Definition
To ask someone to pay money for something you give or do for them.
To demand a specified amount of money as payment for goods or services.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to charge [someone] with [a crime]
The police charged him with fraud.
A rendőrség csalással gyanúsította meg.
She was charged with assault after the incident.
Az eset után testi sértéssel vádolták meg.
They charged the suspect under federal law.
Learner examples
The police charged him with robbery.
A rendőrség rablással gyanúsította meg.
She was charged with a crime.
Bűncselekménnyel vádolták meg.
They charged the man with murder.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'charge' in this sense with 'blame', which is less formal and not legal.
Meaning
Accuse of a crime
Collocations
charge with murder
|charge with theft
|charge under the law
Synonyms
accuse (A broader term that can be informal or formal; not always legal.)
Antonyms
acquit (To officially decide someone is not guilty of a crime.)
Themes
law
|crime
Definition
To officially say someone has done something illegal.
To formally state that someone is accused of a crime by the police or in court.
VERB
A2
3
Usage pattern:
to charge [device/battery]
I need to charge my phone before we leave.
Fel kell töltenem a telefonomat, mielőtt elindulunk.
The mechanic charged the car battery overnight.
A szerelő egész éjjel töltötte az autó akkumulátorát.
Make sure you charge your laptop fully.
Learner examples
I will charge my phone now.
Most feltöltöm a telefonomat.
Please charge the battery before use.
Használat előtt töltse fel az akkumulátort.
He is charging his laptop.
Meaning
Put energy into a battery
Collocations
charge a phone
|charge a battery
|fully charge
Synonyms
recharge (Specifically means to charge again after use.)
Antonyms
drain (To use up or remove electrical energy from a device.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
Definition
To put electricity into a battery so it can work.
To supply electrical energy to a battery or device so it can function.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
to charge at [someone/something]
The soldiers charged at the enemy lines.
A katonák rohamra indultak az ellenséges vonalak ellen.
He charged into the room shouting loudly.
Hangosan kiabálva berontott a szobába.
The bull charged straight at the matador.
Learner examples
The bull charged at the man.
A bika rárontott a férfira.
The soldiers charged into battle.
A katonák rohamra indultak a csatában.
He charged at me suddenly.
Meaning
Rush forward to attack
Collocations
charge at full speed
|charge into battle
|police charge
Synonyms
rush (A quick movement, but not always aggressive.)
Antonyms
retreat (To move away from danger instead of toward it.)
Themes
sports
|military
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To run quickly toward someone or something to attack or catch them.
To rush forward quickly and aggressively, often to attack.
NOUN
A2
5
díj
A2
There is a small service charge included in the bill.
A számla egy kisebb szolgáltatási díjat is tartalmaz.
The museum's admission charge is five dollars.
A múzeum belépődíja öt dollár.
They added an extra charge for late payment.
Learner examples
The hotel has a high charge.
A szálloda magas díjat számít fel.
There is no extra charge for delivery.
A kiszállításért nincs külön díj.
I paid the service charge.
Meaning
Price for goods or services
Collocations
service charge
|admission charge
|extra charge
Synonyms
fee (Usually used for professional services or official payments.)
Antonyms
free service (Something provided without asking for payment.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|finance
Definition
The money you must pay for something you buy or use.
An amount of money demanded for goods or services.
NOUN
B1
6
He was found guilty on all charges.
Minden vádpontban bűnösnek találták.
The charges against her were dropped.
Az ellene felhozott vádakat ejtették.
They pressed charges after the incident.
Learner examples
He faces serious charges.
Súlyos vádakkal néz szembe.
They dropped the charges against him.
Ejtették az ellene felhozott vádakat.
She was found not guilty of the charges.
Meaning
Official criminal accusation
Collocations
face charges
|drop charges
|press charges
Synonyms
accusation (Can be informal; not always legal or official.)
Antonyms
acquittal (Official decision that someone is not guilty.)
Themes
law
|crime
Definition
A formal saying that someone did something illegal.
An official statement saying that someone has committed a crime.
Grammar
Dictionary form
charge
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
charge (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (charge)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: charge
- Plural: charge, charges
Verb
- Base: charge
- 3rd Person Singular: charges
- Present Participle: charging
- Past: charged
Word family
Expressions
charge up
1/t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Fill with electrical energy fully
To put electricity into something until it has full power.
Examples
- I need to charge up my phone before we leave.
- He charged up the camera batteries overnight.
in charge (of)
1/ˈɪn t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ əv/
fixed phrase
Having control or responsibility
Having control or being responsible for something or someone.
Examples
- She is in charge of the marketing team.
- Who’s in charge here?
take charge (of)
1/tˈeɪk t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ əv/
fixed phrase
Begin controlling something actively
To begin to control or manage something yourself.
Examples
- When the teacher left, she took charge of the class.
- He took charge of organizing the event.
press charges
1/pɹˈɛs t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
Formally accuse someone of a crime
To tell the police you want someone to be charged with a crime they did to you.
Examples
- She decided not to press charges after the incident.
- They decided not to press charges after the accident.
- The victim plans to press charges against the thief.
- The victim pressed charges against the attacker.
free of charge
1/fɹˈi əv t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Provided without cost (formal)
Provided without having to pay money; formal way of saying 'free'.
Examples
- Delivery is free of charge within the city.
- The delivery service is free of charge for orders over $50.
- The service is provided free of charge.
- This service is provided free of charge.
- Children under 5 can enter the zoo free of charge.
- Parking here is free of charge.