RETROFIT as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured
   Usage Example(s)
   • the court ordered a retrofit on all automobiles
   Hypernyms(s) retrofit is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • addition (what does addition mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured
   Hypernyms(s) retrofit is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • component (what does component mean?)
   • constituent (what does constituent mean?)
   • element (what does element mean?)

RETROFIT as VERB

1. Meaning
   • substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older ones
   Usage Example(s)
   • The laboratory retrofitted to meet the safety codes
   Hypernyms(s) retrofit is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • overhaul (what does overhaul mean?)
   • modernize (what does modernize mean?)
   • modernise (what does modernise mean?)
2. Meaning
   • fit in or on an existing structure, such as an older house
   Usage Example(s)
   • The mansion was retrofitted with modern plumbing
   Hypernyms(s) retrofit is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • install (what does install mean?)
   • instal (what does instal mean?)
   • put in (what does put in mean?)
   • set up (what does set up mean?)
3. Meaning
   • provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or in use at the time of the original manufacture
   Usage Example(s)
   • They car companies retrofitted all the old models with new carburetors
   Hypernyms(s) retrofit is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • supply (what does supply mean?)
   • provide (what does provide mean?)
   • render (what does render mean?)
   • furnish (what does furnish mean?)