retrofit

verb

ret·ro·fit ˈre-trō-ˌfit

ˌre-trō-ˈfit

retrofitted or retrofit; retrofitting; retrofits

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transitive verb

: to furnish (something, such as a computer, airplane, or building) with new or modified parts or equipment not available or considered necessary at the time of manufacture

: to install (new or modified parts or equipment) in something previously manufactured or constructed

: to adapt to a new purpose or need : modify

retrofit the story for a new audience

retrofit

ˈre-trō-ˌfit

noun

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The concept of retrofitting became an urgent necessity during World War II, when weapons technology was advancing at an intense pace and planes and ships were becoming outdated even before their construction was complete, and the only solution was to retrofit the completed craft with the brand-new technology. Retrofitting was revived on a massive scale during the energy crisis of the 1970s, when new features were added to millions of old houses to make them more energy-efficient. Retrofitting is thus different from merely renovating, which may not involve any new technology at all.

Examples of retrofit in a Sentence

The factory has been retrofitted to meet the new safety regulations. We can retrofit your car with the new fuel system.

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Their approach is to rapidly repurpose dormant facilities into AI/HPC centers that can be retrofitted at a fraction of the time and cost, while supporting local communities and deploying on-site microgrid power generation—like Nat Gas—alongside utility power. —

Dean Debiase, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 More than 2,000 Metro buses have been retrofitted with barriers to protect drivers after a spate of violent attacks on the transit system. —

David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025 Specifically, the new first class will be retrofitted onto JetBlue’s Airbus planes that don’t currently include its top-tier Mint class, JetBlue’s version of business class, which is known for its spacious lie-flat seats and premium food service. —

Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024 Moana 2 was originally planned as a Disney+ series before being retrofitted as a theatrical release, the better to separate America’s families from their wallets. —

Nate Jones, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for retrofit