refit

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verb

re·​fit (ˌ)rē-ˈfit 

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  (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

At his yard on the Miami River, major repairs and refits on a megayacht can easily approach $1 million. — Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

In 2016, Jugend Rettet purchased the vessel for approximately €130,000, renamed it Iuventa, and refitted it for search-and-rescue missions. — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026

Noun

Wick Hillege from Dykstra, the Dutch naval architects involved in the refit or rebuild of six Js, plus Yankee, believes the central mission should remain racing, just like the glory days. — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026

In Asia and the Middle East, a similar refit program will take place in the first quarter of 2027, once the new collections are introduced in those regions. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1666, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1799, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for refit

• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit
• dendrite
• emit
• illite
• misfit

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