refit
To fit again; to put back into its placeTo fit again; to put back into its place.
» The ship is now in dock for a refit.
Das Schiff ist im Dock, um überholt zu werden.
Meaning
4 senses(transitive)To fit again; to put back into its place.
fit out again
(transitive)To prepare for use again; to repair or restore.
to refit a garment; to refit ships of war
(transitive)To fit out or supply again (with something).
(intransitive)To prepare a vessel for use again (e.g. by replenishing depleted supplies or doing maintenance or repair work); (of a vessel) to be prepared for use again.
Examples
3 sentencesThe ship is now in dock for a refit.
deDas Schiff ist im Dock, um überholt zu werden.
That ship was towed into the shipyard for refitting.
deDieses Schiff wurde für Umbauten in die Werft geschleppt.
Algeria's naval bases need to be extended and refitted to accommodate larger warships.
Forms
refits, refitting, refitted, refittedWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle