retrofit
pronunciation
How to pronounce retrofit in British English:
UK [ˈretrəʊfɪt]
How to pronounce retrofit in American English:
US [ˈretroʊfɪt]
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- Noun:
- a component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured
- the act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured
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- Verb:
- provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or in use at the time of the original manufacture
- fit in or on an existing structure, such as an older house
- substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older ones
Word Origin
- retrofit (v.)
- 1954, from retro- + fit (v.). Related: Retrofitted; retrofitting. As a noun, 1956, from the verb.
Example
- 1. The government has been working with public bus companies to retrofit older buses to reduce emissions .
- 2. Retrofit special washers between studs and convertible top gear .
- 3. In california we retrofit all of the masonry building .
- 4. The biggest existing plants are supposed to retrofit such equipment .
- 5. Participated in several local retrofit design ; four vehicle development design .