refit

[ree-fit]

verb (used with object)

refitted, refitting 

1. to fit, prepare, or equip again.

verb (used without object)

refitted, refitting 

1. to renew supplies or equipment.

2. to get refitted.

noun

1. an act of refitting.

refit

verb

1. to make or be made ready for use again by repairing, re-equipping, or resupplying

noun

1. a repair or re-equipping, as of a ship, for further use

Other Word Forms

• unrefitted adjective
• refitment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of refit¹

First recorded in 1660–70; re- + fit ¹

Example Sentences

Since then, the building has undergone a £2m refurbishment that has seen a complete internal refit to the public areas and screens, and "substantial" repairs to the roof and stonework.

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The White House says that the new plane – which could require years and millions of dollars to refit and upgrade – will be transferred to Trump's presidential library at the end of his term.

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P&O Cruises has apologised to almost 1,900 passengers for cancelling one of its cruises because a ship's refit was not complete.

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Many of these nuclear plants are old and will need to be refitted with new technology for them to function safely.

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He has been plagued by problems with mice, which he believes stem from a kitchen refit in 2011.

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Related Words

• ameliorate 
• cure 
• heal 
• rebuild 
• reconstruct 
• rectify 
• redress 
• rejuvenate 
• renew 
• repair 
• restore 
• revamp 
• sew