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Definition of retrofitted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
updated equipmentequipped with new parts after original manufacture
- The retrofitted car now has a modern GPS system.
- The retrofitted building now meets all safety standards.
- Our retrofitted kitchen includes energy-efficient appliances.
Origin of retrofitted
English, retro (backward) + fit (suitable)
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- French:mise à jour, ...
- German:nachgerüstet, ...
- Italian:aggiornato, ...
- Spanish:modernizado, ...
- Portuguese:modernizado, ...
- Chinese:改装的, ...
- Japanese:改造された, ...
- Arabic:مُعَدَّل, ...
- Hebrew:מְשׁוּדְרָג, ...
- Russian:модернизированный, ...
- Ukrainian:модернізований, ...
- Hindi:पश्चसंयोजित, ...
Definition of retrofit - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
adaptationTECH. adapt something to new circumstancesTECH.
- The company retrofitted its policies for remote work.
2.
technologyTECH. update software with new featuresTECH.
- The app was retrofitted with a new interface.
3.
upgrade systemsTECH. add new technology or features to older systemsTECH.
- They decided to retrofit the old heating system with new smart thermostats.
4.
automotiveTECH. equip a vehicle with safety devicesTECH.
- The car was retrofitted with airbags.
Noun
1.
modernizationTECH. act of updating with new partsTECH.
- The retrofit of the old building improved its energy efficiency.
2.
technology upgradeTECH. addition of new technology or features to older systemsTECH.
- The retrofit of the heating system saved the company money on energy bills.
Expressions with retrofit
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set of parts used to upgrade or adapt existing equipment
The mechanic ordered a retrofit kit to add power steering to the old truck.
Origin of retrofit
Latin, retro (backward) + French, fit (suitable)
Examples of retrofit in a sentence
Engineers retrofitted the car to improve fuel efficiency. They decided to retrofit the software for better performance. The team retrofitted the program to enhance security. They plan to retrofit the building with solar panels. The company will retrofit the fleet with electric engines. They decided to retrofit the old bus with seatbelts.
The vintage car was retrofitted with modern brakes. The retrofit included solar panels and smart meters. A retrofit can extend the life of older machinery. The retrofit of the old factory was a huge success. A retrofit can extend the life of older equipment.
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- French:adapter, modernisation, ...
- German:umrüsten, Nachrüstung, ...
- Italian:adattare, rinnovamento, ...
- Spanish:adaptar, modernización, ...
- Portuguese:adaptar, modernização, ...
- Chinese:改造, 翻新, ...
- Japanese:適応させる, 改修, ...
- Arabic:عَدَّلَ, تحديث, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַתְאִים, שִׁדְרוּג, ...
- Russian:модернизировать, модернизация, ...
- Ukrainian:адаптувати, модернізація, ...
- Hindi:अनुकूलित करना, उन्नयन, ...
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