charge

Dictionary definition · charge

an impetuous rush toward someone or something"the wrestler's charge carried him past his adversary"
(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense"he was arrested on a charge of larceny"
the price charged for some article or service"the admission charge"
the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons"the battery needed a fresh charge"
attention and management implying responsibility for safety"he is in the care of a bodyguard"
a special assignment that is given to a person or group"a confidential mission to London"

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle"he saw Jess charging at him with a pitchfork"
blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against"he charged the director with indifference"
demand payment"Will I get charged for this service?"
move quickly and violently"The car tore down the street"
assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to"He was appointed deputy manager"
file a formal charge against"The suspect was charged with murdering his wife"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).