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Definition of refitting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
preparationprocess of making something ready for use again
- The refitting of the old ship took months.
2.
maintenanceupgrading or replacing parts for continued use
- The refitting of the aircraft included new engines.
Adjective
1.
repair processundergoing repairs or updates to improve function
- The refitting ship will be ready by summer.
2.
upgradeequipped with new or improved equipment
- The refitting vessel received modern navigation equipment.
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 aircraft will soon take flight. Our refitting kitchen is almost complete. The refitting train now has accessible toilets.
A refitting laboratory gained upgraded safety systems.
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- French:réaménagement, en réparation, ...
- German:Überholung, modernisiert, ...
- Italian:riattrezzamento, in ristrutturazione, ...
- Spanish:reacondicionamiento, en reacondicionamiento, ...
- Portuguese:reparação, em reparação, ...
- Chinese:翻新, 改装的, ...
- Japanese:改装, 改装中の, ...
- Arabic:إِعادَةُ تَجْهِيز, قَيْد الإِصْلاح, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁפּוּץ, בְּחִדּוּשִׁים, ...
- Russian:переоборудование, ремонтируемый, ...
- Ukrainian:переобладнання, ремонтний, ...
- Hindi:फिर से फिटिंग, मरम्मताधीन, ...
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.
Noun
1.
repair processprocess of repairing or restoring something
- The ship underwent a complete refit last year.
2.
ship equipmentTECH. act of equipping a ship for further useTECH.
- The refit included new navigation systems.
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.
A refit was necessary to ensure the vessel's safety.
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- French:rééquiper, rénovation, ...
- German:neu ausrüsten, Überholung, ...
- Italian:ricondizionare, refitting, ...
- Spanish:reacondicionar, reacondicionamiento, ...
- Portuguese:reequipar, reparação, ...
- Chinese:重新装配, 整修, ...
- Japanese:改装する, 改装, ...
- Arabic:أَعَادَ تَجْهِيزَ, إِعَادَة تَأْهِيل, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַתְקִין מֵחָדָשׁ, שִׁיפּוּץ, ...
- Russian:переоборудовать, переоборудование, ...
- Ukrainian:переобладнати, ремонт, ...
- Hindi:दोबारा फिट करना, मरम्मत, ...
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