Antonyms for refit

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ree-fit

Phonetic Transcription : riˈfɪt

Definition of refit

Origin : 1660s, from re- "again" + fit (v.). Originally nautical. Related: Refitted; refitting.

As in mend : verb correct, improve, fix
As in refurbish : verb spruce up
As in renew : verb start over; refurbish
As in renovate : verb fix up, modernize
As in re-create : verb renew
As in recondition : verb renew

Example sentences :

The Kensington was dismasted, and had to return to refit, but we did not part a rope-yarn.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

The next morning all hands set to work with a will to refit the schooner.
Extract from : « The Three Midshipmen » by W.H.G. Kingston

On the other side of the river was a big camp, where troops were sent to refit and rest.
Extract from : « In Mesopotamia » by Martin Swayne

Also, is overhauled, or examined, to determine the refit demanded.
Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth

The schooner had only left Guernsey, after a refit, the day before I was taken on board her.
Extract from : « Old Jack » by W.H.G. Kingston

Good wharves have been built, and ships of 700 tons can refit alongside them.
Extract from : « A Voyage round the World » by W.H.G. Kingston

At last they were compelled to go into harbour, both to refit and to divide their booty.
Extract from : « Mark Seaworth » by William H.G. Kingston

We might have to put in to refit, and want spars, etc., from the naval yard.
Extract from : « Held Fast For England » by G. A. Henty

In a fortnight, we anchored in Gibraltar Bay, and the ship was stripped to refit.
Extract from : « Peter Simple » by Frederick Marryat

I should advise that we bear up, and run back to Table Bay to refit.
Extract from : « The Phantom Ship » by Frederick Marryat

Synonyms for refit

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