refit

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a thorough repair, renovation, or replacement of equipment, especially on a ship

   The research vessel returned to port for a six-week refit.

2. 2
   verb

   to repair, equip, or furnish something again for further use

   Engineers will refit the old ferry with electric motors.

From re- ("again") + fit. The verb means to fit out or prepare again; the noun developed for the resulting work, especially the repair and re-equipment of a vessel.

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