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Definition of refit

refit

/ˌriːˈfɪt/
re · fit
Plural:refits
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Adjective:refitted
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Past Simple:refitted
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Past Participle:refitted
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Present Participle:refitting
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refit Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To repair, restore, or equip a ship, aircraft, vehicle, or building with new parts, machinery, or fittings.

Example

"Engineers were hired to refit the historic theater with modern lighting and sound systems."

2

To stop at a port or base in order to undergo repairs and take on new supplies or equipment (especially of a ship or fleet).

Example

"After a long transatlantic voyage, the fleet docked in Lisbon to refit and replenish its provisions."

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• noun

1

The act or process of repairing, re-equipping, or renovating a ship, aircraft, vehicle, or building.

Example

"The research vessel underwent a six-month refit at the shipyard before setting sail for the Arctic."

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• Rhymes for refit

• Nearby Words

refinery
refinish
refire
refit
refix
reflect
reflection

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Refit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/refit
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