to rush forward quickly toward something or someone, often to attack
The bull charged at the red cloth.
Fans charged onto the field after the final whistle.
a person or thing that someone is responsible for
The puppies were left in her charge for the weekend.
As camp leader, the safety of the children is your charge.
to record, map, or plan something carefully so that its details or progress can be followed
Scientists chart the migration routes of whales every year.
We’ve charted a route through the mountains for tomorrow’s hike.
✦ Derived from the noun sense; first used as a verb in the early 17th century meaning ‘to make a map’.
the act of giving money, help, or kindness to people who need it
Many people show charity during the holidays by donating food to shelters.
The singer’s concert was a gesture of charity toward earthquake victims.
✦ Same origin as Sense 1; over time the meaning shifted from Christian virtue of caritas to the broader idea of giving help to the needy.
