re·fit
(ˌ)rē-ˈfit 
refitted; refitting; refits
: to fit out or supply again
: to obtain repairs or fresh supplies or equipment
: the action of refitting
especially
: a refitting and renovating of a ship
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Verb
refit a ship for service
They're refitting the building with hardwood floors.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
If there’s a cease-fire, then, in Putin’s mind, the cease-fire is likely to give him time to rest, to refit, to reattack at some point in the future.
—Lulu Garcia-Navarro, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Brian Haines, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
For the first time, the vessel that Nicholson had envisioned came slowly back to life, through an extensive six-year refit at multiple yards, Beconcini in Italy, Lurssen in Germany, and Astilleros de Mallorca.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Palmer spent two years, or about 1,000 hours, refitting the jet into a theme hotel, adding lighting, plumbing, modern televisions, and a kitchen with fridge.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
If there’s a cease-fire, then, in Putin’s mind, the cease-fire is likely to give him time to rest, to refit, to reattack at some point in the future.
—Lulu Garcia-Navarro, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
When a refit becomes unavoidable, this information can inform adaptable design and optimize layouts and furniture choices before construction begins.
—Brian Haines, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
For the first time, the vessel that Nicholson had envisioned came slowly back to life, through an extensive six-year refit at multiple yards, Beconcini in Italy, Lurssen in Germany, and Astilleros de Mallorca.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Refit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refit. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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