install
pronunciation
How to pronounce install in British English:
UK [ɪnˈstɔːl]
How to pronounce install in American English:
US [ɪnˈstɔːl]
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- Verb:
- set up for use
- put into an office or a position
- place
Word Origin
- install (v.)
- early 15c., "place in (ecclesiastical) office by seating in an official stall," from Medieval Latin installare, from Latin in- "in" (see in- (2)) + Medieval Latin stallum "stall," from a Germanic source (compare Old High German stal "standing place;" see stall (n.1)). Related: Installed; installing.
Example
- 1. Select and install idea management software for your intranet .
- 2. How do I decide which to install ?
- 3. You can 't install other desktop software .
- 4. Three wore civilian 's dress and pretended to be there to install video monitors .
- 5. During the congress , the party 's leading members will install a new generation of leaders .