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retrofit

[ verb re-troh-fit, re-troh-fit; noun adjective re-troh-fit ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, ret·ro·fit·ted or ret·ro·fit, ret·ro·fit·ting.

to modify equipment (in airplanes, automobiles, a factory, etc.) that is already in service using parts developed or made available after the time of original manufacture.
to install, fit, or adapt (a device or system) for use with something older:
to retrofit solar heating to a poorly insulated house.

, ret·ro·fit·ted or ret·ro·fit, ret·ro·fit·ting.

(of new or modified parts, equipment, etc.) to fit into or onto existing equipment.
to replace existing parts, equipment, etc., with updated parts or systems.

something that has been retrofitted.
an instance of updating, enlarging, etc., with new or modified equipment:
A retrofit could save thousands of dollars.

retrofit

/ ˈrɛtrəʊˌfɪt /

tr to equip (a vehicle, piece of equipment, etc) with new parts, safety devices, etc, after manufacture

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Tome says there aren’t current plans to retrofit existing consumer cars with the technology.

It warned other elevator companies about the danger, retrofitted some of its elevators and pushed for new industry safety standards.

JaMarcus put up a front as he lost control of his body, which was retrofitted to be plugged into the machines.

While Walmart’s vehicles are Ford vans retrofitted with autonomous driving tech, the Loblaw fleet will consist of larger, refrigerated box trucks.

Until Silver Spring, Bradyl had only retrofitted storage space in existing buildings.

Portland, Oregon, surprisingly late to the party, is launching a retrofit this year.

Intelligent adaptors and switches that would retrofit energy-based devices at home so they can communicate with smart meters.

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