I'm gonna put the phone on charge vs I'm gonna put the phone in charge

The correct phrase is 'I'm gonna put the phone on charge.' 'On charge' is the correct preposition to use when referring to charging an electronic device. 'In charge' is a different expression that means being responsible or in control of something.

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Last updated: December 27, 2024 • 8836 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to charging a device.

"I'm gonna put the phone on charge"

Use 'on charge' when talking about putting a device on charge or charging it.

Examples:

I'm gonna put my laptop on charge before the meeting.
Don't forget to put your camera on charge overnight.
She always puts her phone on charge before going to bed.
He put his tablet on charge while he went for a walk.
The teacher put the classroom tablets on charge after school.

This phrase is incorrect. 'In charge' is not used to describe the act of charging a device.

"I'm gonna put the phone in charge"

Alternatives:

I'm gonna put the phone on charge
I'm gonna charge the phone
I'm gonna plug in the phone to charge
I'm gonna connect the phone to the charger
I'm gonna charge up the phone

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I'm gonna put the phone on charge vs I'm gonna put the phone in charge

"I'm gonna put the phone on charge"

"I'm gonna put the phone in charge"

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