refit

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verb

re·​fit (ˌ)rē-ˈfit How to pronounce refit (audio)
refitted; refitting; refits

transitive verb

: to fit out or supply again

intransitive verb

: to obtain repairs or fresh supplies or equipment

refit

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noun

re·​fit ˈrē-ˌfit How to pronounce refit (audio)
(ˌ)rē-ˈfit
: the action of refitting
especially : a refitting and renovating of a ship

Examples of refit in a Sentence

Verb refit a ship for service They're refitting the building with hardwood floors.
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Verb
China is refitting its Type 094 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) with longer-range missiles and developing both a new class of SSBN and a new type of nuclear-capable bomber aircraft, further enhancing the country's nuclear triad, according to the report. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025 There are lingering questions about how much financial sense the still-unsigned deal would make, given the costs of refitting the plane for presidential use and operating it over the long run — or even whether the plane could be ready for Mr. Trump to use before the end of his second term. Eric Lipton, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Noun
The Tate Modern is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, while the Golden Hinde—a replica of Sir Francis Drake’s ship, which operates as a museum—has had a major refit. Emma John, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025 Having good bones was essential for the $22 million stem-to-stern refit of Oceanco’s Alfa G, first delivered in 2004 as Sea Pearl, and renamed over the years as Abrosiana, Alfa IV, Aviva II, Pegasus, and Pegasus II. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for refit

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1666, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of refit was in 1666

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“Refit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refit. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

refit

verb
re·​fit
(ˈ)rē-ˈfit
: to get ready for use again
refit a ship for service
refit
ˈrē-ˌfit
(ˈ)rē-ˈfit
noun

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