a 'dead battery' = ('Brit') a 'flat battery' [=a battery that has no more electricity]
The operation was performed by a 'battery' of doctors.
He was found guilty of 'battery'.
(..) -Maybe the pinch blew out his earwigs. -Do not blow the door! ...two, one. What's wrong? Something.... Did you check the batteries? You know, lose focus in this game for one second-- I know, somebody gets hurt. You don't hear Yen complaining . Yen? (..)2001 Ocean's Eleven
(..) -You made me touch you. This is your side. This is your side. Get off. Get off. I'm gonna need a score of car batteries-- Where's Linus? Where's Linus? -There he is. -Oh, would you look at this doughnut? Should someone help him? That's a great idea, Albert. (..)2001 Ocean's Eleven