install

American  

[in-stawl] / ɪnˈstɔl /

Or instal

verb (used with object)

1. to place in position or connect for service or use.

   to install a heating system;

   to install software on a computer.

2. to establish in an office, position, or place.

   to install oneself in new quarters.

3. to induct into an office or the like with ceremonies or formalities.

   Synonyms:

   receive, instate, invest

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install British  

/ ɪnˈstɔːl /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• installer noun
• preinstall verb (used with object)
• reinstall verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of install

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word installāre. See in- ², stall ¹

Example Sentences

The rules also specify where the handles must be located, both inside and outside the car, and require that an instruction sign be installed near the internal handle.

From The Wall Street Journal

A new team installed by Ospraie is running the coffee farm and is working to resolve the drainage problems and other issues.

From The Wall Street Journal

They want to install water sources for sheep stranded on the U.S. side.

From Los Angeles Times

Our critic said it is “tastefully installed” and that “many of the show’s sculptures are undeniably elegant.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But as prices soared to a fresh high near $5,600 on Thursday, customers surrounding the bright yellow machine installed by gold trading firm Kinghood Group were looking to sell.

From Barron's

Related Words

• build in
• fix
• inaugurate
• institute
• introduce
• invest
• lay
• place
• plant
• put in
• station