re·fit
(ˌ)rē-ˈfit 
refitted; refitting; refits
: to fit out or supply again
: to obtain repairs or fresh supplies or equipment
re·fit
ˈrē-ˌfit
(ˌ)rē-ˈfit
(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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Scott Neuman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
The same solid rocket booster (SRB) technology and components used during the space shuttle era have been refitted to power SLS.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026
Three of its six destroyers and both its aircraft carriers were out of action, undergoing repairs or refits.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 Mar. 2026
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Verb
At the other end of the spectrum are cheap quadcopters — such as consumer models that can be purchased online — refitted and repurposed by Ukraine for its war with Russia.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
The same solid rocket booster (SRB) technology and components used during the space shuttle era have been refitted to power SLS.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
The owner has made scientific discovery part of the mission, carved out a dedicated stateroom for guides or researchers during the yacht’s extensive refit.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026
Three of its six destroyers and both its aircraft carriers were out of action, undergoing repairs or refits.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Refit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refit. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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