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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The city and Chicago Heights School District 170 plan to use the funds to install traffic calming devices, clearly marked pedestrian walkways, warning signs and enhanced signage within the school district’s boundaries, according to a news release from the city.
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Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2024
This doorbell is wire-free, easy to install, and features free local storage, eliminating the need for subscriptions.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 19 June 2024
Inadequate streamflow data has long been recognized as a problem in California, and in 2019 the state Legislature passed SB 19, a law that directed state agencies to develop a plan to address the gaps and install more gauges.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
But a 2023 study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that workers exposed to dust from the stone, like those who install it, are in danger of developing silicosis.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 17 June 2024
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Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2024
This doorbell is wire-free, easy to install, and features free local storage, eliminating the need for subscriptions.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 19 June 2024
Inadequate streamflow data has long been recognized as a problem in California, and in 2019 the state Legislature passed SB 19, a law that directed state agencies to develop a plan to address the gaps and install more gauges.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
But a 2023 study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that workers exposed to dust from the stone, like those who install it, are in danger of developing silicosis.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 17 June 2024
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/install. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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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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