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   In·stall

   /inˈstôl/

   

   verb

   • 1. place or fix (equipment or machinery) in position ready for use: "we're planning to install a new shower" Similar putpositionplaceput in placeset in placefixfitlocatesituatestationsitelodgeestablishinsertinformal:plonkparkOpposite remove
   • ▪ load (software) into a computer: "you may want to install a new version of the program"
   • 2. place (someone) in a new position of authority, especially with ceremony: "he was installed as music director at the Cathedral of St. Barbara in Cracow" Similar swear ininductinstateinaugurateinvestinstituteintroduceappointadmit to officetake onordainconsecrateanointenthronecrownOpposite remove
   • ▪ establish (someone) in a new place, condition, or role: "Ashley installed herself behind her table" Similar ensconceestablishpositionsettleseatlodgeplantplumpsitsit downtake a seattake a chairperchinformal:plonkparktake a pew

   Word Origin late Middle English (in install (sense 2)): from medieval Latin installare, from in- ‘into’ + stallum ‘place, stall’. install (sense 1) dates from the mid 19th century.

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   The meaning of INSTALL is to set up for use or service. How to use install in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINSTALL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to put a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it: to install software. to put furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and make it ready to use: The company would like to install wind turbines on the hill. have sth installed The firm is having a new security system installed.

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   Install has to do with putting someone or something in a chosen place. For example, you might install a solar panel on your roof, install your best friend in a cushy job at your company, or install yourself at the best table in your favorite restaurant.

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   Install definition: to place in position or connect for service or use. See examples of INSTALL used in a sentence.

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   Definition of install verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINSTALL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   to transfer (computer software) from a distribution file to a permanent location on disk, and prepare it for its particular environment and application. 3. to put in a position, rank, etc. 4. to settle (a person, esp oneself) in a position or state. she installed herself in an armchair. Collins English Dictionary.

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   INSTALL meaning: 1. to put a piece of equipment somewhere and make it ready to use: 2. to give someone an important…. Learn more.

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   1. To connect or set in position and prepare for use: installed the new furnace; installed software on my computer. 2. To induct into an office, rank, or position: a ceremony to install the new governor. 3. To settle in an indicated place or condition; establish: installed myself in the spare room.

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    Install definition: To connect or set in position and prepare for use.

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    The meaning of INSTALLATION is the act of installing : the state of being installed. How to use installation in a sentence.