This is the 1336th most frequent Dutch word.
opladen
"To charge" (e.g., a battery or device).
In this sentence, 'opladen' means 'to charge' in the context of recharging an electronic device.
Ik moet mijn telefoon opladen.
I need to charge my phone.
Here, 'opladen' is used metaphorically to imply regaining energy or stamina.
Hij probeert zichzelf weer op te laden na een lange dag.
He is trying to recharge himself after a long day.
In this context, 'opladen' is again used literally, referring to charging batteries with electrical energy.