install

verb

in·stall in-ˈstȯl

installed; installing; installs

Synonyms of install next

transitive verb

: to set up for use or service

had an exhaust fan installed in the kitchen

install software

: to induct into an office, rank, or order

installed the new president

: to place in an office or dignity by seating in a stall or official seat

: to establish in an indicated place, condition, or status

installing herself in front of the fireplace

intransitive verb

: to be set up for use or service : to undergo installation

The software installs automatically.

installer noun

Examples of install in a Sentence

New locks were installed on all the doors. We thought about installing a new phone system. The computer comes with the software already installed. The software installs easily on your hard drive. The college recently installed its first woman president. They were temporarily installed in the guest bedroom. See More

Recent Examples on the Web And even when schools secure the resources to install air-conditioning, the pandemic’s lingering supply chain issues can cause significant slowdowns. —

WIRED, 15 Sep. 2023 The following day, Harris Rebar Placing ironworkers used a crane to install a rebar column at the northwest corner of what was to be the front-end building housing the start of the PIP-II linear accelerator. —

Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2023 As spotted by 9to5Google, genuine Pixel Tablet parts are now available to purchase on iFixit’s website, alongside user repair guides that walk you through how to install various components. —

Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 14 Sep. 2023 The Scandinavian-style lamp is easy to assemble and install thanks to a 7-foot cord. —

Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023 For example, if a Unity game is sold to a Steam user who installs it on their gaming PC, the developer would incur the new fee. —

Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2023 Best case scenario is that the sound system is delivered shortly after the UCLA game on Oct. 14, giving Oregon State enough time to install and ready to fire for the final two home games, November 12 vs. Stanford and November 19 vs. Washington. —

Ndaschel, oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2023 Meta and Microsoft are both gearing up to take advantage of Apple and Google being forced, as of early March next year, to let people install third-party app stores. —

Bydavid Meyer, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2023 Quality time in prison might afford her what her past affiliations have failed to install — polite and humble bearing. —

Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French enstaller, installer, from Medieval Latin installare, from Latin in- + Medieval Latin stallum stall, from Old High German stal

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Time Traveler

The first known use of install was in the 15th century

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