as in to rebuild
to provide (something) with new parts that were not available when it was originally built
The factory has been retrofitted to meet the new safety regulations. We can retrofit your car with the new fuel system.
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Recent Examples of retrofit
The funding will go towards retrofitting a cable facility in the Netherlands to produce the hollow-core fiber, CEO Jason Eichenholz said.
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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 23 July 2025
The initial rollout will see ANA’s existing Dreamliners retrofitted with the new cabins, with the rest to follow on future deliveries.
—AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
After the Exxon Valdez spill in March 1989, Crowley invested $1.5 billion to retrofit its fleet of smaller tankers to add double hulls.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Other home hardening renovations for homeowners to consider include replacing windows with dual-pane glazing, and retrofitting attic and sub-floor vents with flame and ember-resistant vents.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 23 July 2025
The initial rollout will see ANA’s existing Dreamliners retrofitted with the new cabins, with the rest to follow on future deliveries.
—AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
After the Exxon Valdez spill in March 1989, Crowley invested $1.5 billion to retrofit its fleet of smaller tankers to add double hulls.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Other home hardening renovations for homeowners to consider include replacing windows with dual-pane glazing, and retrofitting attic and sub-floor vents with flame and ember-resistant vents.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrofit
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Yedioth Ahronoth cited intelligence findings that Beijing may be helping Tehran rebuild missile capabilities damaged in the recent June war.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The 50-acre water park in Federal Heights will close Calypso Cove on Monday, Aug. 25, and rebuild it for future seasons.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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If your system requires constant work to function, look for a scalable solution that’s built to adapt, not break.—
Tim Pratte,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Instead, the company builds standardized welding and cutting systems, complete with cobots, software and accessories, that’s ready to ship from its warehouse.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Retrofit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrofit. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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