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. — kolonjano
That ship was towed into the shipyard for refitting.
deDieses Schiff wurde für Umbauten in die Werft geschleppt. — Yorwba
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