charge with

charge (one) with (something)

1. To officially accuse one of a crime. They finally caught Capone by charging him with tax evasion.2. To assign one a particular task. Don't worry, I charged my top aide with that assignment, so we should have an update soon.See also: charge

charge someone with something

 1. to place criminal charges against someone. The police charged Max with robbery. 2. to order someone to do a particular task. The president charged him with organizing the meeting. We charged her with locating new office space.See also: charge

charge with

1. Impose a duty or task on, as in He was charged with getting this message to the commissioners. [c. 1300] 2. Accuse of a crime, as in He was charged with creating a disturbance. [Mid-1500s] See also: charge