Meaning of the word retrofit in English
What does retrofit mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
retrofit
US /ˈret.rə.fɪt/
UK /ˈret.rəʊ.fɪt/
Verb
to provide a machine with a part, or a place with equipment, that it did not originally have when it was built:
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A state program to retrofit engines with pollution controls has succeeded in reducing pollution from trains.
Noun
an occasion when a machine or place is retrofitted:
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Many hospitals are struggling to pay for the retrofits.