refitting
ˌriːˈfɪtɪŋ
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Definition of refitting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
preparationRareprocess of making something ready for use againRare
  • The refitting of the old ship took months.
overhaul renovation restoration
2.
maintenanceRareupgrading or replacing parts for continued useRare
  • The refitting of the aircraft included new engines.
renovation upgrade

Adjective

1.
upgradeRarebeing equipped with new or better equipmentRare
  • The refitting office now has the latest technology.
renovating upgrading
2.
repair processRareundergoing repairs or updates to improve functionRare
  • The refitting ship will be ready by summer.
renovating updating
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Origin of refitting

English, re (again) + fit (make suitable)

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heritage restoration
rebuilding a damaged monument by refitting fragments, sometimes with added support

Examples of refitting in a sentence

  • Refitting the car engine improved its performance.
  • The ship's refitting took several months to complete.
  • Refitting of the old building made it more energy-efficient.
  • The refitting shipyard is busy with new projects.
  • The refitting factory now meets modern standards.
  • The refitting aircraft will soon take flight.

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  1. French:réaménagement, rééquipé, ...
  2. German:Überholung, modernisierend, ...
  3. Italian:riattrezzamento, aggiornato, ...
  4. Spanish:reacondicionamiento, equipado, ...
  5. Portuguese:reparação, modernizado, ...
  6. Chinese:翻新, 已改装的, ...
  7. Japanese:改装, アップグレード中, ...
  8. Arabic:إِعادَةُ تَجْهِيز, مُحَدَّث, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁפּוּץ, מְשׁוּדְרָג, ...
  10. Russian:переоборудование, модернизируемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переобладнання, модернізація, ...
  12. Hindi:फिर से फिटिंग, उन्नयनाधीन, ...
refit
ˌriːˈfɪt
refitted

Definition of refit - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
repair worktr.equip again or reinstall items, returning them to proper positiontr.
  • They refitted the cabin with new seats after the overhaul.
2.
maritimetr./intr.TECH.prepare a ship for use againtr./intr.TECH.
  • The crew refit the vessel for the next voyage.
overhaul renovate repair

Noun

1.
repair processprocess of repairing or restoring something
  • The ship underwent a complete refit last year.
overhaul renovation restoration
2.
ship equipmentTECH.act of equipping a ship for further useTECH.
  • The refit included new navigation systems.
overhaul renovation
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Origin of refit

Middle English, refeten (to fit again)

Examples of refit in a sentence

  • They had to refit the door after installing thicker insulation.
  • They had to refit the old yacht before the race.
  • The navy decided to refit the submarine for the mission.
  • The aircraft is in the hangar for a refit.
  • A refit of the old building is scheduled for next month.
  • The ship underwent a refit before its next voyage.

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  1. French:rééquiper, rénovation, ...
  2. German:neu ausrüsten, Überholung, ...
  3. Italian:ricondizionare, refitting, ...
  4. Spanish:reacondicionar, reacondicionamiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:reequipar, reparação, ...
  6. Chinese:重新装配, 整修, ...
  7. Japanese:改装する, 改装, ...
  8. Arabic:أَعَادَ تَجْهِيزَ, إِعَادَة تَأْهِيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַתְקִין מֵחָדָשׁ, שִׁיפּוּץ, ...
  10. Russian:переоборудовать, переоборудование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переобладнати, ремонт, ...
  12. Hindi:दोबारा फिट करना, मरम्मत, ...
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