retrofit

[re-troh-fit, re-troh-fit, re-troh-fit] / ˈrɛ troʊˌfɪt, ˌrɛ troʊˈfɪt, ˈrɛ troʊˌfɪt /

VERB

adapt for use with something older

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backfit

STRONG

modify reconstruct recycle

WEAK

add furnish install modernize overhaul render tweak

Example Sentences

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Another problem is the illegal retrofitting of LED bulbs, especially when fitted into units designed for halogen.

From BBC

However, he posited that the uptick in spending could be indicative of Amazon’s “inherent advantage in being able to retrofit existing AWS infrastructure,” meaning that the company could bring capacity online faster than its peers.

From MarketWatch

More recently built structures need fewer upgrades and may not require seismic retrofits to meet safety codes.

From Los Angeles Times

Armed with swimsuits, caps and goggles, rural French children are gaining access to swimming lessons close to home at an unlikely venue: a retrofitted trailer truck.

From Barron's

Updates will include access improvements, new mechanical and electric systems, a seismic retrofit, and space reconfigurations.

From Los Angeles Times