Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense installs, present participle installing, past tense, past participle installed
1. verb
If you install a piece of equipment, you fit it or put it somewhere so that it is ready to be used.
They had installed a new phone line in the apartment. [VERB noun]
installationuncountable noun
Hundreds of lives could be saved if the installation of alarms was more widespread. [+ of]
Synonyms: equipment, system, plant, machinery More Synonyms of install
Synonyms: base, centre, post, station More Synonyms of install
Synonyms: setting up, fitting, instalment, placing More Synonyms of install
2. verb
If you install a program, you put it onto a computer or mobile phone so that you can use it.
I installed a podcasting app on my phone. [VERB noun]
3. verb
If someone is installed in a new job or important position, they are officially given the job or position, often in a special ceremony.
Almost a century of upheaval ended when William III of Orange was installed on thethrone. [beVERB-ed]
The opposition candidate of the previous May was installed as president. [beVERB-ed + as]
The army has promised to install a new government within a week. [VERB noun]
[Also V n as n]
installationuncountable noun [oft with poss]
He sent a letter inviting Naomi to attend his installation as chief of his tribe. [+ as]
Synonyms: equipment, system, plant, machinery More Synonyms of install
Synonyms: base, centre, post, station More Synonyms of install
Synonyms: appointment, ordination, inauguration, induction More Synonyms of install
4. verb
If you installyourself in a particular place, you settle there and make yourself comfortable.
[formal]
She had installed herself and her daughter, Cathy, in a villa. [VERB pronoun-reflexive preposition/adverb]
Synonyms: settle, position, plant, establish More Synonyms of install
More Synonyms of install
install in British English
or instal (ɪnˈstɔːl)
verbWord forms: -stalls, -stalling, -stalled, -stals, -stalling or -stalled(transitive)
1.
to place (machinery, equipment, etc) in position and connect and adjust for use
2.
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
Derived forms
installer (inˈstaller)
noun
Word origin
C16: from Medieval Latin installāre, from in-2 + stallumstall1
install in American English
(ɪnˈstɔl) or inˈstal (ɪnˈstɔl)
verb transitiveWord forms: inˈstalled or inˈstalling
1.
to place in an office, rank, etc., with formality or ceremony
2.
to establish in a place or condition; settle
to install oneself in a deck chair
3.
to fix in position for use
to install new fixtures
Derived forms
installer (inˈstaller)
noun
Word origin
ML(Ec) installare < in-, in + stallum < OHG stal, a place, seat, stall2
Examples of 'install' in a sentence
install
He worked for five years in the insurance industry before switching to installing playground equipment.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A workman arrived to install a new electricity meter.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Today the work is virtually complete and there are 2,500 workers fitting cables, painting and installing and testing equipment.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The new meters were installed and I set a direct debit for 59 per month.
The Sun (2017)
Now I'm flirting madly with the plumber who is installing our new bathroom.
The Sun (2016)
That would leave the possibility open where expensive equipment could be installed but then become obsolete.
The Sun (2012)
That could prove tougher than installing a computer system.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
We are putting the structure in place and installing a winning mentality.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This is because he loves cleaning it almost as much as he loves installing a new boiler.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Policy costs involve having to install new equipment to meet the aims of the regulation.
The Sun (2011)
Our computer system was installed this morning.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He said he installed the new windows after previous vandalism.
The Sun (2014)
It could involve improving internal business systems rather than simply installing a new computer system.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Forty patients are having computers installed in their homes.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The alternative is to use a piece of software installed on your computer to do the same job.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
New tracks and signals are also being installed at various places across the network to enable trains to go faster.
The Sun (2007)
He would be toppled by force and his exiled arch-rival installed in his place.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The official added that the factory was 85 per cent complete with all the machinery and equipment installed.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
From being vulnerable and on the verge of formerly great, he was formally installed as better than best.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
These pads are expected to be installed in public places such as cafés, and are already in some airports.
The Sun (2015)
As a result gas fires are being ripped out and more economical wood-burning stoves are being installed in their place.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
My job is installing computer systems for an IT company.
The Sun (2013)
THIS business designs, manufactures and installs stage equipment for theatres and tours.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
After securing $500 million of new investment and installing a fresh management team, the company is back in business.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The couple also paid for extensive renovations and care equipment, including installing a lift, to make their home accessible by wheelchair.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
BEFORE installing a new system, it's important to make sure the boiler system you have is sufficient.
The Sun (2013)
In other languages
install
British English: install VERB
If you install a piece of equipment, you put it somewhere so that it is ready to be used.
They had installed a new phone line in the flat.
American English: install
Brazilian Portuguese: instalar
Chinese: 安装
European Spanish: instalar
French: installer
German: installieren
Italian: installare
Japanese: >設置する機器を
Korean: 설치하다
European Portuguese: instalar
Latin American Spanish: instalar
Chinese translation of 'install'
install
or instal
(ɪnˈstɔːl)
vt
[equipment, software]安装(裝) (ānzhuāng)
[official]使 ... 就职(職) (shǐ ... jiùzhí)
1 (verb)
Definition
to put in and prepare (equipment) for use
They had installed wi-fi in the apartment.
Synonyms
set up
put in
place
Chairs were placed in rows for the parents.
position
station
I was stationed there just after the war.
establish
lay
Lay a sheet of newspaper on the floor.
fix
Fix the photo to the card using double-sided tape
locate
It was voted the best city to locate a business.
lodge
He has four weeks in which to lodge an appeal.
2 (verb)
Definition
to place (a person) formally in a position or rank
A new Catholic bishop was installed yesterday.
Synonyms
institute
We will institute a number of methods to improve safety.
establish
They established the school in 1989.
introduce
The Government has introduced a number of other money-saving ideas.
invest
He was invested as a paramount chief of a district tribe.
ordain
Her brother had been ordained as a priest.
inaugurate
The new president will be inaugurated on January 20.
induct
Six new members have been inducted into the Cabinet.
instate
3 (verb)
Definition
to settle (a person, esp. oneself) in a position or state
Before your spouse's death, why had you installed yourself in a modern villa?
Synonyms
settle
Alberto settled himself on the sofa.
position
Position trailing plants near the edges of the basket.
plant
Sir Eric had evidently planted the idea in her mind.
establish
He has established himself as a pivotal figure in US politics.
lodge
ensconce
They ensconced themselves on the couch.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of ensconce
Definition
to settle firmly or comfortably
They ensconced themselves on the couch.
Synonyms
settle,
establish,
install,
lodge,
nestle,
entrench,
curl up,
snuggle up
in the sense of establish
Definition
to create or set up (an organization, link, etc.)
They established the school in 1989.
Synonyms
set up,
found,
start,
create,
institute,
organize,
install,
constitute,
inaugurate
in the sense of establish
Definition
to become firmly associated with a particular activity or reputation
He has established himself as a pivotal figure in US politics.