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install

verb
in·​stall | \ in-ˈstȯl How to pronounce install (audio) \
installed; installing; installs

Definition of install

transitive verb

1a : to place in an office or dignity by seating in a stall or official seat
b : to induct into an office, rank, or order installed the new president
2 : to establish in an indicated place, condition, or status installing herself in front of the fireplace
3 : to set up for use or service had an exhaust fan installed in the kitchen install software

intransitive verb

: to be set up for use or service : to undergo installation The software installs automatically.
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Other Words from install

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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 Some possible third parties: The oil and construction companies being contracted to install and fill these destructive projects. — Nick Martin, The New Republic, "David Koch Is Gone, but His Pipelines Are Here to Stay," 23 Aug. 2019 The power purchasing agreement, which allows customers to install solar for no installation fee and have a flat 20-year rate, makes Vivint Solar stand out, Dickman said. — Emily Sorensen, Pomerado News, "Vivint Solar offers many ways to finance solar energy," 22 Aug. 2019 In early 2016, Beydoun, owner of a Marathon gas station on the city’s west side, enthusiastically paid $6,000 to install cameras around his station and connect them with the crime-fighting effort, called Project Green Light. — Erin Einhorn, NBC News, "A fight over facial recognition is dividing Detroit — with high stakes for police and privacy," 22 Aug. 2019 Barger, who represents the 5th District, including La Cañada Flintridge and Pasadena, proposed in April the county use Flood Control District funds to install and maintain air quality monitors around the dig site and at nearby La Cañada High School. — Sara Cardine, La Cañada Valley Sun, "County, CARB to measure tailpipe emissions from Devil’s Gate haulers," 21 Aug. 2019 Their federal complaint alleges that the city of Newark failed to install and maintain the corrosion control treatment necessary to prevent water corrosion on service lines and lead plumbing, allowing lead to leach into drinking water. — Victor J. Blue For Cnn, CNN, "There's lead in Newark's water. A mom worries her 5-year-old is 'being poisoned'," 17 Aug. 2019 The Spaceship Company—Virgin Galactic's space-system manufacturing organization—has completed the systems install and main structure for the wing of the next spaceship in Virgin Galactic's fleet. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "Rocket Report: SpaceX nets another boat, Air Force competition heats up," 16 Aug. 2019 Some companies are already requiring homeowners to remove or prune trees, install vent screens, clear out brush and perform other mitigation to keep their insurance. — Kathleen Pender, SFChronicle.com, "Mill Valley on verge of adopting aggressive vegetation-removal ordinance," 9 Aug. 2019 The company has helped install a 6.6-mile long railway system and sponsored downtown parks and cultural events. — Diane Herbst, PEOPLE.com, "PEOPLE's 50 Companies That Care: See Our 2019 List of Employers Who Win by Giving Back," 24 July 2019

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First Known Use of install

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for install

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

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install

verb
How to pronounce install (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of install

: to make (a machine, a service, etc.) ready to be used in a certain place
: to put (someone) in an official or important job
: to cause (someone) to be or stay in a particular place

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install

verb
in·​stall | \ in-ˈstȯl How to pronounce install (audio) \
installed; installing

Kids Definition of install

1 : to put in office with ceremony At the next meeting we'll be installing new officers.
2 : to put in place for use or service Smoke detectors were installed in every apartment.

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