supercharge

American  

[soo-per-chahrj] / ˈsu pərˌtʃɑrdʒ /

verb (used with object)

supercharged, supercharging

1. to charge with an abundant or excessive amount, as of energy, emotion, or tension.

2. to supply air to (an internal-combustion engine) at greater than atmospheric pressure.

3. pressurize.

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supercharge British  

/ ˈsuːpəˌtʃɑːdʒ /

verb

1. to increase the air intake pressure of (an internal-combustion engine) with a supercharger; boost

2. to charge (the atmosphere, a remark, etc) with an excess amount of (tension, emotion, etc)

3. to apply pressure to (a fluid); pressurize

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Etymology

Origin of supercharge

First recorded in 1760–70; super- + charge

Example Sentences

Instead, they simply allow traders to take directional bets on whether the price will go up, or down — with plenty of leverage to supercharge their wins, and losses.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Rhodri Talfan Davies, BBC interim director general, added the broadcaster was pleased to be part of a partnership "championing the next generation of leading content creators and helping supercharge UK storytelling".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

In the world of agentic AI, where artificial intelligence can carry out tasks without direction, the company wants “to supercharge the value we deliver to our customers.”

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

"This 42 percent increase will supercharge our defense industrial base by expanding production of major weapon systems while strengthening supply chains and supporting tens of thousands of small- and medium-sized businesses," Hurst said.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

I feel a mad supercharge of life—an intoxication of the senses, perhaps.

From His Hour by Glyn, Elinor