retrofit

Noun
  1. A component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured (synset 104091346)
    is a type of: component, constituent, element - an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
  2. The act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured (synset 100364879)
    "the court ordered a retrofit on all automobiles"
    is a type of: addition - the act of adding one thing to another
Verb
  1. Provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or in use at the time of the original manufacture (synset 202366328)
    "They car companies retrofitted all the old models with new carburetors"
    is a type of: furnish, provide, render, supply - give something useful or necessary to
    verb group: retrofit - fit in or on an existing structure, such as an older house
  2. Fit in or on an existing structure, such as an older house (synset 201572724)
    "The mansion was retrofitted with modern plumbing"
    is a type of: instal, install, put in, set up - set up for use
    verb group:
    • retrofit - substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older ones
    • retrofit - provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or in use at the time of the original manufacture
  3. Substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older ones (synset 200263234)
    "The laboratory retrofitted to meet the safety codes"
    is a type of: modernise, modernize, overhaul - make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
    verb group: retrofit - fit in or on an existing structure, such as an older house

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