recharge batteries



recharge your batteries

to rest and get back your energy and interest in things They took a short vacation to recharge their batteries before starting work on their next project.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of recharging a battery (adding more power to a device that stores electricity )
See also: battery

recharge your batteries

to rest in order to get back your strength and energy A week away would give you time to rest and recharge your batteries.
See also: battery

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
XanderKSAHN-dər (Dutch), ZAN-dər (English)Dutch, English (Modern)
JoŽEYAW-zheSlovene
Telma-Portuguese
Mccormick[mə'kɔ:mik]
Nuan-Chinese
Camilla[kə'milə]