installed; installing; installs
1
: to set up for use or service
had an exhaust fan installed in the kitchen
install software
2
a
: to induct into an office, rank, or order
installed the new president
b
: to place in an office or dignity by seating in a stall or official seat
3
: to establish in an indicated place, condition, or status
installing herself in front of the fireplace
: to be set up for use or service : to undergo installation
The software installs automatically.
installer
noun
Examples of instal in a Sentence
Verb
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.
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Sophie Austin, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
As with its tent lineup, Gazelle installs a hub frame directly into the fabric.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2026
With a 40% discount, this deal allows pet owners and busy families to install an elite, hands-free sanitation system in their homes without spending a fortune.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
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Verb
Newsom also opposed a ballot measure in 2022 to increase taxes on the wealthy, which would have funded programs that help people buy electric cars or install more chargers.
—Sophie Austin, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
As with its tent lineup, Gazelle installs a hub frame directly into the fabric.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2026
With a 40% discount, this deal allows pet owners and busy families to install an elite, hands-free sanitation system in their homes without spending a fortune.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
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“Instal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instal. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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