Word
refit
Phoneticsre·fit, stress on the second syllable
/ɹiˈfɪt/
Definition
v. to repair and improve a ship, building, or machine with new parts so you can use it again.
v. to restore and re-equip a vessel, building, or machine with new fittings or parts for continued use.
Examples
“We refit our kitchen with new cupboards and lights.”
“The ferry is out of service for two months while engineers refit its engines and cabins.”
“After decades in storage, the historic sailing ship was towed to dry dock to be refitted with modern navigation systems while preserving its original wooden hull.”
Examples
simple
“We refit our kitchen with new cupboards and lights.”
contextual
“The ferry is out of service for two months while engineers refit its engines and cabins.”
complex
“After decades in storage, the historic sailing ship was towed to dry dock to be refitted with modern navigation systems while preserving its original wooden hull.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “refit” in context.
Verb
01. refit aircraft
“Engineers will refit the aircraft with upgraded navigation systems.”
verb + noun
02. refit as hotel
“The historic liner was refitted as a floating hotel.”
verb + prep + noun
03. refit factory
“The firm closed briefly to refit the factory with automated lines.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. extensively refit
“The museum was extensively refitted with new lighting and climate control.”
adv + verb
05. fully refit
“The old ferry was fully refitted and returned to service in June.”
adv + verb
06. recently refit
“They chartered a recently refitted yacht for the expedition.”
adv + verb
Noun
07. cost of refit
“The cost of refitting the terminal exceeded initial estimates.”
noun + prep + noun
08. need for refit
“The survey highlighted the urgent need for a refit of the ferry fleet.”
noun + prep + noun
09. plan to refit
“The council approved a plan to refit the old library.”
noun + to + verb
10. fully refit for service
“After six months in dock, she was fully refitted for service.”
11. plan to refit the ship
“The owners plan to refit the ship during the off-season.”
12. refit as a hotel
“The old liner was refitted as a hotel and museum.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Pitfall
refited
refitted
The final -t doubles in past forms: refit - refitted - refitting.
Real-World Examples
“Preparations are under way to refit a Qatari jumbo jet that is expected to serve as Air Force One for President Donald Trump, CBS, the BBC's US news partner, reports.” “CERN reported that particle beams were successfully pushed around the LHC in both directions after a two-year shutdown for a major refit described as a Herculean task that doubled its power -- and its reach into the unknown.” Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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