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 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.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
To avoid carbon monoxide leaks, homeowners should install carbon monoxide detectors on each level of their home and near sleeping areas, Nolan said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The Redevelopment Commission approved the proposal to spend $178,000 to put in a new camera system at the Calumet Road and Indian Boundary Road intersection and to install a sidewalk and crosswalk with a signal in the area of the Plaza Drive intersection.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
An example is a California business that installs temporary hot water heaters in emergencies to give homeowners time to consider switching to a heat pump water heater.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/install. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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install
verb
in·stall
in-ˈstȯl 
installed; installing
1
: to place in an office or rank
installed the new president
2
: to put in an indicated place or condition
installed himself in the best chair
3
: to set up for use or service
install a TV set
installed the software
installer
noun
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