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 a device. 'In charge' is a different expression that means being responsible or in control of something.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

I'm gonna put the phone on charge

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

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.

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You know, Drake, honey... I'm gonna put the phone down now.
I'm gonna put the phone down for a second.
I'm gonna put the phone down.
Now hang up and put the phone on the desk.
Okay, put the phone on the pillow next to her.
Put the phone on the ledge, no fast moves.
I put the phone on the pillow between us so we both could listen.
The fella I'm working with is here. I'm gonna put him on the phone.
I'm gonna put the whole Richie thing behind me.
Look, I'm gonna put the night vision on.
I'm gonna put the kettle on.
I'm just gonna put the key in the door.
I'm gonna put the team in place, then move in.
I'm gonna put the pancake on the melon.
I'm gonna put the sign-up sheet at the door.
I'm gonna put you on the phone with my nurse.
I'm gonna put my manager on the phone.
I'm sorry, but I'm not that guy who's gonna put the toy together.
Put the phone on your pillow. I want to listen to you breathe.
Put... put the phone on her injuries.

I'm gonna put the phone in charge

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

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You know, Drake, honey... I'm gonna put the phone down now.
I'm gonna put the phone down for a second.
I'm gonna put the phone down.
I'm gonna put you in charge of my wigs.
The fella I'm working with is here. I'm gonna put him on the phone.
Yeah, well, I'm gonna put you in charge of a high rise in Peckham.
Sam, I'm gonna put you in charge of tactical.
You put the phone in Maggie Chen's hand.
I'm gonna put the whole Richie thing behind me.
Look, I'm gonna put the night vision on.
I'm gonna put the kettle on.
I'm just gonna put the key in the door.
I'm gonna put the team in place, then move in.
I'm gonna put the pancake on the melon.
I'm gonna put the sign-up sheet at the door.
No, I'm using the phone in Reception.
I'm gonna put you on the phone with my nurse.
I'm gonna put my manager on the phone.
I'm sorry, but I'm not that guy who's gonna put the toy together.
But I'm not gonna put the effort in any more.

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