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Definitions from WordNet

Verb charge up has 1 sense
  1. agitate, rouse, turn on, charge, commove, excite, charge up - cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
    --1 is one way to disturb, upset, trouble
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s somebody
    Something ----s somebody

Definitions from the Web

Term: charge up

Description:

The term "charge up" can be used as a phrasal verb with several different meanings. It usually implies the action of providing energy or power to something or someone. It can also suggest the act of getting enthusiastic, motivated, or excited.

Senses and Usages:

1. To energize or power something:

Part of speech: Verb

Example sentence: Make sure to charge up your mobile phone before going on a trip.

Related products: Portable phone chargers

2. To motivate or inspire someone:

Part of speech: Verb

Example sentence: The coach delivered an inspiring speech to charge up the team before the game.

Related products: Motivational books

3. To become excited or enthusiastic:

Part of speech: Verb

Example sentence: The crowd started to charge up as their favorite band took the stage.

Related products: Concert tickets

4. To accumulate an electrical charge:

Part of speech: Verb

Example sentence: The capacitor needs to charge up before it can release its stored energy.

Related products: Capacitors

5. To assign a cost or fee:

Part of speech: Verb

Example sentence: The hotel will charge you up for any additional services you request.

Related products: Hotel services

6. An excited, enthusiastic, or thrilling state:

Part of speech: Noun

Example sentence: The atmosphere at the soccer match was full of charge-up.

Related products: Sports merchandise

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