flat battery
No charge left
A flat battery is one that has lost its charge and can no longer supply power.
The term is primarily British; Americans typically say dead battery.
The car wouldn't start because of a flat battery.
The flat echoes the sense of deflation—something that should hold energy has gone empty.
- deadNo longer alive
- drainedEmptied of resources
- emptyHolding nothing inside
- dischargedOfficially let go
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
jump start · cables · charger · recharge · voltage · power · car · engine · starter · cranking · click · car trouble · stranded · roadside · roadside assistance · call for help · dashboard light · boost
- excusesexcuse, not my fault, overslept, alibi, excuses
- travel problemslost luggage, flight delays, flight delay, delayed flight, missed flight
- battery problemspower loss, overcharging, overheating, short circuit, leaking