retrofit

• Nom désignant un composant ou accessoire ajouté à un équipement après sa fabrication d'origine, ou bien le processus consistant à ajouter ce composant pour moderniser ou adapter l'équipement.

A noun referring to a component or accessory added to something after its original manufacture, or the act of adding such a component.

1. Added componentB2formaltechnical

   A component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured.

   Élément ajouté après fabrication

   • The car received a retrofit to improve its fuel efficiency.
   • They installed a safety retrofit on the old machinery.
   • The building's retrofit included new insulation and windows.

   Synonymesaccessoryadd-onadditionattachmentmodificationupgrade

2. Process of addingB2formaltechnical

   The act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured.

   Rajout d'équipement

   • The retrofit of the factory's lighting system saved energy.
   • A full retrofit of the aircraft's avionics was completed.
   • The company specializes in the retrofit of older homes.

   Synonymesadaptationadditionconversionfittinginstallationmodificationupgrade

• Ajouter de nouvelles technologies, fonctions ou composants à un système, une construction ou un équipement existant.

A verb meaning to add new technology, features, or components to an existing system, structure, or piece of equipment.

1. Add new parts to old equipmentB2formaltechnical

   To provide a machine, vehicle, or building with parts or equipment that were not available or installed when it was originally made.

   Équiper de nouvelles pièces

   • The company decided to retrofit the old factory with energy-efficient lighting.
   • They retrofitted the vintage car with a modern engine.
   • The building was retrofitted with solar panels to reduce electricity costs.

   Synonymesmodernizeoverhaulrefitrenewupgrade

2. Install in an existing structureB2formaltechnical

   To fit new components or systems into an existing structure, such as an older house or building.

   Moderniser un bâtiment existant

   • We need to retrofit the old house with central heating.
   • The school was retrofitted with an elevator to improve accessibility.
   • They retrofitted the historic theater with modern sound equipment.

   Synonymesmodernizere-equiprefitupdateupgrade

3. Replace with modern partsB2formaltechnical

   To substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older ones in an existing system.

   Rééquiper avec des pièces modernes

   • The engineers retrofitted the aircraft with updated navigation systems.
   • The factory retrofitted its machinery to meet new safety standards.
   • They retrofitted the computer network with faster cables.

   Synonymesmodernizere-equiprefitupgrade

   Antonymesremovestrip