Retrofit

Word RETROFIT
Character 8
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊˌfɪt/

Definitions and meanings of "Retrofit"

What do we mean by retrofit?

To outfit (a device, vehicle, building, or system) with newly developed or previously unavailable parts or equipment. transitive verb

To install or fit (a device or system, for example) for use in or on an existing structure, especially an older dwelling. transitive verb

An instance of retrofitting. noun

Something that has been retrofitted. noun

To add or substitute new parts or components to some device, structure etc., that were not previously available; to modernize verb

To fix an older version (or older versions) as part of the same process of fixing the newest version; to backport verb

Something that has been retrofitted noun

The act of retrofitting noun

Of, relating to, or being a retrofit adjective

Substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older ones verb

Fit in or on an existing structure, such as an older house verb

The act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured noun

Provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or in use at the time of the original manufacture verb

A component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured noun

Something that has been retrofitted

The act of retrofitting

Verb. To modify a vehicle part of a different stature to fit another. Or Making a foreign car part fit on your car. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Retrofit

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The word "retrofit" in example sentences

I put in retrofit electrical boxes, network jacks and wall plates. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Work has already begun on the $20 million retrofit, which is being done as a joint project involving the Clinton Climate Initiative, Rocky Mountain Institute, Johnson Controls, and Jones Lang LaSalle, and is part of a greater $500 million in planned renovations. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The retrofit is a-- it would certainly be discretionary. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Cutter calls the retrofit panel a perfect solution for owners looking for the enhanced situational awareness, pilot workload reduction and safety that a glass cockpit provides without the need of upgrading to a completely new aircraft. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But there are lighting markets that LEDs will have difficulty penetrating even when they are the most efficient white light source, namely retrofit markets for standard light bulbs (i.e. you will keep your CFLs for some time yet.) ❋ Unknown (2008)

The plan calls for more than 1,800 projects to "retrofit" parking lots, streets and other sites where hard surfaces keep rainwater from filtering naturally into the ground. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The corps 'plan calls for more than 1,800 projects, across the Anacostia's watershed in the District and suburban Maryland, that would "retrofit" parking lots, streets and other sites. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In 2003 the city decided to spend $125 million to "retrofit" the incinerator to bring it up to code. ❋ Unknown (2010)

E-mail or Contact 516-deleted to discuss your "retrofit" and make an appointment. ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2008)

This $999 SPECIAL includes a new carbon frame, new matching carbon seatpost and new carbon fork with all the associated "retrofit" labor included. ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2008)

I retrofitted these Merecedes [tail lights] to fit on my [BMW 3 series]. Or I took these [Ford taurus] cupholders and rerofitted them on my Honda ❋ George (2005)

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