install

verb

in·​stall in-ˈstȯl 

installed; installing; installs

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to be set up for use or service : to undergo installation

The software installs automatically.

installer noun

Synonyms

• baptize
• inaugurate
• induct
• initiate
• instate
• invest
• seat

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

After creating a few plant collars, install the collars loosely around your seedling stems so that the top of the collars extend 2 to 3 inches above the soil line and the collar bases are firmly planted in the soil. 12. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024

More portals are expected to install in other countries, including Brazil and Ethiopia. —Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024

Gallegos lived in the neighborhood and was at the girl's home the previous weekend to help install a washer and dryer, the girl's mother reportedly told investigators. —Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024

Phoenix plans to install red-light cameras at 10 intersections, plus deploy eight portable speed enforcement cameras by fall 2025. —Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Kids Definition

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