recharge time

Waiting before ready

Recharge time is the period needed for something to restore its capacity after depletion.

In gaming, it's how long before a special ability can be used again: The shield has a thirty-second recharge time.

The term applies to batteries, weapons systems, or any resource that replenishes over time rather than instantly.

Related

rest period · refresh · wait · energy · energy bar · power · power up · restore · regenerate · respawn · delay · mana · stamina · plug · outlet · juice · depleted · full

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readiness/availability

recharge timealways-on

Operating without pause

zero downtime · instant access · perpetual motion · full charge · standby mode

energy flow direction

recharge timeruntime

Program execution duration

operating time · run time · battery life · uptime · play time

Family

recharge, time, charge, charges, charged, charging, charger, chargers, rechargeable

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G