refit
verb
re·fit
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refitted;
refitting;
refits
Definition of refit
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to fit out or supply again
: to obtain repairs or fresh supplies or equipment
refit
noun
re·fit
| \ ˈrē-ˌfit
, (ˌ)rē-ˈfit\
, (ˌ)rē-ˈfit\
Definition of refit (Entry 2 of 2)
: 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.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Not only the main church but a dozen (slightly) lesser establishments in the vicinity have been refitted, rededicated and redecorated. — Erasmus, The Economist, "Why Vladimir Putin took an atheist to an ancient monastery," 21 July 2019 Even as Seoul’s basements are refitted for other purposes, South Koreans and their guests will continue to come up with off-key renditions of Queen. — The Economist, "Karaoke with colleagues is no longer compulsory in South Korea," 22 Aug. 2019 The plant was built in 2008 but wasn’t finished and never operated until purchased and refitted for biodiesel production. — USA TODAY, "Robot hostesses, veggie booze, ‘civil death’: News from around our 50 states," 4 July 2019 Again and again she’s taken universally fascinating narratives and refitted them so that they can be newly enjoyed up close, in the detail work, and from afar, as a whole picture. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, "Beyoncé Remixed the Meaning of The Lion King," 26 July 2019 Clever the young rapper who takes an ancient English tale and (unconsciously?) refits it for his purposes. — Zadie Smith, The New Yorker, "Stormzy at Glastonbury: King Michael Wears His Crown," 2 July 2019 That said, the IMF has been remarkably willing to refit the agreement as circumstances require, expanding its size, speeding up disbursements and even endorsing the central bank’s new intervention policy in April. — The Economist, "In Argentina, the IMF has been neither toxic nor triumphant," 21 June 2019 The jet’s interior has been refitted to accommodate just 51 travelers in two-by-two, VIP-style seats, instead of the standard 233 seats, creating a spacious interior that provides the ultimate in comfort. — National Geographic, "Africa by Private Jet," 12 June 2019 New hospitals, care centers, and research facilities are constantly being built, and older ones are being refitted or converted, merged or expanded. — John Crowley, Harper's magazine, "Works of Mercy," 10 Apr. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
In recent years, the city of Boston and Harvard have spent more than $6 million to renovate Smith Field, including a refit of the amphitheater named for Major General George W. Casey Sr. — Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, "For the general’s son, it really is a wonderful life," 29 Aug. 2019 The current refit is supposed to keep Russia’s only carrier around for another 25 years. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Russia’s Beleaguered Aircraft Carrier Could Be Scrapped If New Repair Yard Can’t Be Found," 9 Apr. 2019 Russian defense spending, minimal well into the late 1990s, saw the ship receive only one refit and complete just six patrols between 1991 and 2015. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Russia’s Beleaguered Aircraft Carrier Could Be Scrapped If New Repair Yard Can’t Be Found," 9 Apr. 2019 Kuznetsov badly needs to complete an ongoing refit to remain viable. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Russia’s Beleaguered Aircraft Carrier Could Be Scrapped If New Repair Yard Can’t Be Found," 9 Apr. 2019 Built in Germany, the San Juan was delivered in 1984 and underwent a major refit in 2014; other subs intended to be built for the class were put on hold or cancelled, with two unfinished subs cannibalized for parts. — Sean Gallagher, Ars Technica, "Doomed Argentine sub found a year after its disappearance," 19 Nov. 2018 Nestled among Cypress trees and Monterey pines, the place gives off major '60s vibes thanks to its retro refit, complete with shuffleboard and croquet courts, swimming pools, and fire pits for roasting s'mores. — Mehera Bonner, Marie Claire, "Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in California's Secret Wine Country," 8 Jan. 2019 As a result, the completion of the refit of the ship is now delayed indefinitely. — Sean Gallagher, Ars Technica, "Russian officials: Nope, we can’t finish fixing the carrier Kuznetsov," 9 Nov. 2018 The refit would install all the necessary equipment to operate a small force of F-35Bs from Izumo. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Japan’s Ships May Carry Fighter Jets, But Don’t Call Them Carriers," 29 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'refit.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for refit
refit
verb
English Language Learners Definition of refit
: to make (something, such as a boat) ready for use again especially by adding new parts
See the full definition for refit in the English Language Learners Dictionary
refit
verb
re·fit
| \ ˌrē-ˈfit
\
\
refitted;
refitting
Kids Definition of refit
: to make ready for use again
refit a ship