Refit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹiːfɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Refit is a noun meaning The process of having something fitted again, repaired or restored.
Meaning
The process of having something fitted again, repaired or restored.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To fit again; to put back into its place.
- (transitive) To prepare for use again; to repair or restore.
- (transitive) To fit out or supply again (with something).
- (intransitive, nautical) To prepare a vessel for use again (e.g. by replenishing depleted supplies or doing maintenance or repair work); (of a vessel) to be prepared for use again.
Example Sentences
to refit a garment; to refit ships of war
The ship required a refit before setting out again.
Michelangelo took a group outside and in full view of the papal troops refitted the fallen, shattered stone into the walls.
[…] for the next half-hour I looked on, fascinated, while his large soft hands took apart the entire pump and refitted the parts.
Word Forms
- refits
- refitting
- refitted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overhaul, refurbishing, refurbishment, reassembly, redevelopment, restoration.
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