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discharged

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒd]

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Learn how to use discharged in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “medical”

(verb) to be released from a hospital or medical care. When a doctor says you can go home because you are feeling better, you are discharged.

Example

After two days in the hospital, she was discharged and able to go home.

Example

He was not discharged yet because he still needed some treatment.

Example

When will the doctor discharge you from the hospital?

Context: “military”

(verb) to release someone from military service. When a soldier finishes their time in the army, they are discharged.

Example

After serving for four years, he was finally discharged from the military.

Example

She was not discharged until her service commitment was complete.

Example

When will you be discharged from the army?

Context: “electricity”

(verb) to release or let out electricity from a battery or a device. When you turn on a device, it discharges the stored energy.

Example

The battery discharged quickly when I used the flashlight all night.

Example

The battery did not discharge because it was fully charged.

Example

How long does it take for the battery to discharge?

How to pronounce discharged

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒd]

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