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retrofit

verb as in adapt for use with something older

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It's retrofitted onto existing track by fitting a thick aluminium cable into an enclosure that runs between the rails.

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One already well-understood source of glare is drivers retrofitting their vehicles, replacing old halogen bulbs with LEDs.

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At the same time, many natural gas storage facilities across the country are old and require retrofitting to meet current regulations, but such upgrades can be slow and expensive — often leaving ratepayers on the hook.

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The couple is also thinking about retrofitting their home to allow for aging in place, or a potential move to a continuing-care community.

For the first time, the program is now allowing owners to get funding for homes that they rent, “allowing landlords to apply for this retrofit grant opportunity for their investment properties,” according to the program.

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