retrofit
to modify equipment (in airplanes, automobiles, a factory, etc.) that is already in service using parts developed or made available after the time of original manufacture.
to install, fit, or adapt (a device or system) for use with something older: to retrofit solar heating to a poorly insulated house.
(of new or modified parts, equipment, etc.) to fit into or onto existing equipment.
to replace existing parts, equipment, etc., with updated parts or systems.
something that has been retrofitted.
an instance of updating, enlarging, etc., with new or modified equipment: A retrofit could save thousands of dollars.
being or characterized by a retrofit: retrofit units.
Origin of retrofit
1Other words from retrofit
- ret·ro·fit·ta·ble, adjective
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How to use retrofit in a sentence
Tome says there aren’t current plans to retrofit existing consumer cars with the technology.
Ford is researching safety tech allowing bikes, e-scooters to ‘talk’ to cars | Dalvin Brown | January 13, 2021 | Washington PostIt warned other elevator companies about the danger, retrofitted some of its elevators and pushed for new industry safety standards.
After years of devastating home elevator accidents, first safety recall announced | Todd Frankel | December 17, 2020 | Washington PostJaMarcus put up a front as he lost control of his body, which was retrofitted to be plugged into the machines.
For Years, JaMarcus Crews Tried to Get a New Kidney, but Corporate Healthcare Stood in the Way | by Lizzie Presser | December 15, 2020 | ProPublicaWhile Walmart’s vehicles are Ford vans retrofitted with autonomous driving tech, the Loblaw fleet will consist of larger, refrigerated box trucks.
Autonomous delivery startup Gatik raises $25 million in Series A funding | dzanemorris | November 23, 2020 | FortuneUntil Silver Spring, Bradyl had only retrofitted storage space in existing buildings.
After reimagining apartment storage, Bradyl bloomed | Thomas Heath | November 22, 2020 | Washington Post
Portland, Oregon, surprisingly late to the party, is launching a retrofit this year.
Los Angeles Has Swapped Out 140,000 Street Lights for Highly Efficient LEDS | William O’Connor | June 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIntelligent adaptors and switches that would retrofit energy-based devices at home so they can communicate with smart meters.
British Dictionary definitions for retrofit
/ (ˈrɛtrəʊˌfɪt) /
(tr) to equip (a vehicle, piece of equipment, etc) with new parts, safety devices, etc, after manufacture
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