I. (ˈ)rē+ verb
Etymology: re- + fit
transitive verb
: to prepare for use again : fit out or supply again : restore after damage or decay
refit a ship
intransitive verb
: to get refitted : obtain repairs or fresh supplies or equipment
the fleet returned to refit
II. ˈrē+ˌ-, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun
: a refitting or fitting out again : a repairing of damages or replacing of what is worn or useless ; especially : a refitting and renovating of a ship
assisting with refits of other submarines as they came and went — E.L.Beach