battery · noun C /ˈbæt̬.ə.ri/
battery
A2 a device that produces electricity to provide power for cell phones, laptop computers, radios, cars, etc.
Dictionary examples:
My car has a dead battery.
a rechargeable battery
a battery-powered radio
This alarm clock takes two double-A batteries.
Learner example:
I left it turned on, so the battery must be very low. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)
recharge your batteries
C2 to have a period of rest and relaxation so that you feel energetic again
Dictionary example:
She took a trip to the south of France to recharge her batteries.
Learner example:
It is [a] very effective way in which we could rejuvenate ourselves and recharge our batteries in order to face the difficulties [o]f the daily routine. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)
