refit
verb [ I or T ]
/ˌriːˈfɪt/ ukus-tt- PROPERTY, COMMERCE, PRODUCTION
to make repairs or changes to a building, factory, or store in order to improve it or change its purpose:
The company plans to refit the plant so it can process crude oil from Canada, creating 80 new jobs.
The pubs will be refitted and re-branded by their new owner.
TRANSPORT
to get a ship back into good condition by repairing it or adding new parts:
The yard has won a £100m order to refit a nuclear submarine for the Royal Navy.
refit
noun [ C ]
/ˌriːˈfɪt/ ukus/ˈriːˌfɪt/ PROPERTY, COMMERCE, PRODUCTION
the process of making repairs or changes to a building in order to improve it or change its purpose:
Last week the company opened its flagship store on Regent Street following a £13m refit.
The chain has embarked on a major refit programme to draw in customers.
TRANSPORT
the process of getting a ship back into good condition:
The total bill for salvage, repairs and refit will be €204 million.
Reductions in the size of the fleet are threatening refit work for the shipyard.