change one's battery: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • To replace the battery or batteries in an electronic device, vehicle, or other apparatus with new or recharged ones.

  Examples

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  • I had to change my phone’s battery after it stopped holding a charge.

    I replaced my phone’s battery because it no longer retained power.

  • The mechanic changed the car battery yesterday to fix the starting problem.

    The mechanic replaced the car’s battery yesterday to solve the starting issue.

  • She always carries spare batteries to change her camera's battery during long shoots.

    She carries extra batteries to replace her camera’s battery when it runs out.

  • The remote control stopped working until I changed its battery this morning.

    The remote only worked again after I replaced its battery this morning.

• 2.

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  • Figuratively, to restore one's energy or vitality, or to take actions that renew one's resources or motivation.

  Examples

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  • After a long week, I needed to change my battery by taking a relaxing weekend off.

    After a tiring week, I had to restore my energy by taking a relaxing weekend break.

  • He changed his battery with a short vacation that recharged his motivation for work.

    He renewed his vitality through a short holiday that boosted his work motivation.

  • Sometimes you have to change your battery mentally to avoid burnout and keep performing well.

    Sometimes you need to renew your mental energy to prevent burnout and maintain good performance.