Definitions

1. noun

a set of equipment or supplies provided for a ship or aircraft in order to enable it to continue in operation after the loss or damage of some of its original equipment or supplies.

“The refit of the damaged aircraft took several weeks.”

2. verb

to equip or supply a ship or aircraft with new or repaired equipment or supplies, especially in order to enable it to continue in operation.

“The ship will be refitted with a new engine.”

3. verb

to alter or modify something, especially a ship or aircraft, to make it more efficient or effective.

“The company decided to refit the old factory with new machinery.”