Charge at Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈæt
CHARJ-at
t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈæt
CHAHDJ-at
Definition
To run or move quickly toward someone or something, usually in an aggressive or attacking way.
Usage & Nuances
'Charge at' is often used to describe animals or people rushing to attack. It is informal and usually involves sudden, aggressive movement. Common in stories, sports, and descriptions of fights. Not used for slow movement or non-aggressive actions.
Spanish: atacar (corriendo) - lanzarse contraPortuguese (BR): avançar contra - atacar correndoPortuguese (PT): investir contra - atacar correndoChinese (Simplified): 冲向 - 冲过去Chinese (Traditional): 衝向 - 衝過去Hindi: आक्रमण करना (दौड़कर)Arabic: ينقض على - يهجم علىBengali: ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়া - তেড়ে আসাRussian: наброситься на - устремиться кJapanese: 突進する - 突撃するVietnamese: lao vào - xông vàoKorean: 달려들다 - 돌진하다Turkish: saldırmak (koşarak)Urdu: حملہ کرنا (دوڑ کر)Indonesian: menyerang (dengan cepat)
Example Sentences
The bull charged at the red cloth.
basic
The dog suddenly charged at the stranger.
basic
The children laughed when the goose charged at them.
basic
He panicked when the angry man charged at him in the alley.
natural
As soon as the referee blew the whistle, the players charged at the ball.
natural
Don’t charge at the door—someone might be standing behind it!
natural