retrofit
retrofit
Definition
☆ retro·fit (re′trə fit′)
noun
a change in design, construction, or equipment, as of an aircraft or machine tool already in operation, in order to incorporate later improvements
transitive verb, intransitive verb -·fit′·ted, -·fit′·ting
to modify with a retrofit
retrofit
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- building: Strengthening of foundations To beginning of document Measures regarding strengthening of foundations are usually taken as part of seismic retrofit of a building.
Object
- kit: With the public's increasing concern about the environment, Volvo released a retrofit kit for older model Volvos in the spring of 1993.
- installation: The technological approach will be based upon a retrofitted installation of a series of intelligent nodes distributed at pertinent locations around a site.
- situation: The course will then address network design strategies based on these targets for grassroots as well as retrofit situations.
- option: Retrofit options may be available from the door supplier, otherwise a bespoke solution will be required.
- solution: Building accessibility into the design rather than attempting to retrofit a solution.
- application: The deal between Siemens and D&M will be extended this year to include variable speed drives, focusing on retrofit applications.
Infinitive complement
- replace: The OU microscope benefits from an LED retrofitted to replace the tungsten bulb.
Modifying Another Word
- easily: The advantages of the pump feed system: Can be easily retrofitted in existing ponds.
- especially: I think they are just plain ugly on almost any installation, especially retrofitted ones.
- easy: The self- contained, compact package allows for easy retrofit of traditional switches or transmitters.
- n't: Posted by: Grahame at March 18, 2004 09:39 AM no way. you ca n't retrofit lyrics like that can you?
- not: It's probably best to prototype new functions, not retrofit prototyping into older ones.
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