verb
- to fit or install something (such as equipment or a component) into an existing structure or system after it was originally built or manufactured
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'backfit'
noun
- instances or examples of fitting or installing something into an existing structure after original construction
Usage: plural form of 'backfit'
Examples
- The company backfits older vehicles with modern safety features.
- Engineers backfits the building with new electrical wiring to meet current codes.
- Several backfits were necessary to upgrade the factory's machinery.
- The technician backfits the system with additional sensors.
- These backfits improve energy efficiency without requiring complete renovation.
- The aircraft underwent multiple backfits to extend its operational life.