B1nounmoneywork
US/tʃɑːrdʒ/
UK/tʃɑːdʒ/
the money you must pay for something, or the responsibility for something
In context
Delivery is free for orders over 500,000 dong; otherwise there is a small charge.
Who is in charge of the marketing team now?
The hotel added an extra charge for using the gym.
Words that go with charge
noun + preposition
- in charge ofShe is in charge of training new staff.
- free of chargeChildren under six can enter free of charge.
adjective + noun
- extra chargeThere is an extra charge for a sea view room.
noun + noun
- service chargeSome restaurants add a service charge to the bill.
verb + noun
- take chargeWhen the manager was ill, Minh took charge of the project.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Who is charge of this project?Correct: Who is in charge of this project?