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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Built in 2010 by Icon Yachts as Icon, the vessel was extensively refitted in 2020. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024 Between a demanding operational tempo, the requirements of refitting between deployments, and a shift in training to emphasize COIN, the U.S. military, especially its ground forces, lost much of its proficiency in full-spectrum combat operations. Michael J. Mazarr, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2013
Noun
Fresh from the latest refit, the yacht is being showcased at FLIBS by broker Galati Yachts with a $26.8 million asking price. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024 In 2012, a significant refit saw boat’s 280-foot length extended by 20 feet. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for refit 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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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