(verb) retrofit (retrofitted,retrofitting) retrowfit Provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or in use at the time of the original manufacture: "They car companies retrofitted all the old models with new carburetors"
1. (verb) To add or substitute new parts or components to some device, structure etc., that were not previously available; to modernize2. (verb) To fix an older version (or older versions) as part of the same process of fixing the newest version3. (noun) Something that has been retrofitted4. (noun) The act of retrofitting5. (Adjective) of, relating to, or being a retrofit
The bug was so bad that we had to retrofit our patch to the last three releases, as well as the newest release.
(noun) The act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured: "the court ordered a retrofit on all automobiles"
provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or in use at the time of the original manufacture; "They car companies retrofitted all the old models with new carburetors"
the act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured; "the court ordered a retrofit on all automobiles"
To update an existing structure or technology by modifying it, as opposed to creating something entirely new from scratch For example, an old house can be retrofitted with advanced windows to slow the flow of energy into or from the house
The redesign and reconstruction of an existing facility or subsystem to incorporate new technology, to meet new requirements, or to otherwise provide performance not foreseen in the original design
a component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older ones; "The laboratory retrofitted to meet the safety codes"
provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or in use at the time of the original manufacture; "They car companies retrofitted all the old models with new carburetors
{f} install new equipment or technology into older existing machines or equipment; modify something by adding newer and more advanced equipment (i.e. retrofit an old building with earthquake-safe materials)
The process for constructing and separating new potable and recycled pipelines that allow recycled water to be used for non-drinking purposes A retrofit system separates recycled water from drinking water pipelines
To retrofit a machine or a building means to put new parts or new equipment in it after it has been in use for some time, especially to improve its safety or make it work better. Much of this business involves retrofitting existing planes Retrofit is also a noun. A retrofit may involve putting in new door jambs. to improve a machine, piece of equipment, building etc by putting new and better parts in it after it has been used for some time