re·fit (ˌ)rē-ˈfit 
refitted; refitting; refits
: to fit out or supply again
: to obtain repairs or fresh supplies or equipment
re·fit ˈrē-ˌfit (ˌ)rē-ˈfit
(ˌ)rē-ˈfit
: 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.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Apr. 2026 Some have been around for decades, others are relatively new and some are being refitted for this year’s America 250 celebration. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The museum relies on local experts to repair metalwork and refit electric transformers, though the chief concern lies in restoring a sign’s original color. —Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refit
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Verb
The criminal syndicates refitted their properties as centres where teams of workers – often trafficked and coerced – run online scams at scale. —The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Apr. 2026 Some have been around for decades, others are relatively new and some are being refitted for this year’s America 250 celebration. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
By leveraging existing infrastructure, the Navy could avoid long refit cycles. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The museum relies on local experts to repair metalwork and refit electric transformers, though the chief concern lies in restoring a sign’s original color. —Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refit
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“Refit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/refit. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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