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install Definition

in·stall (in stôl′)

transitive verb -·stalled′, -·stall′·ing

  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

Etymology: ML(Ec) installare < in-, in + stallum < OHG stal, a place, seat, stall

install Related Forms
in·stall′er noun
install Synonyms

install

v.

set up, establish, induct, put in, build in, place, situate, instate, invest, introduce, inaugurate, furnish with, put up, connect, fit, emplace, fix, ensconce.

install Usage Examples

Object

  • software: There is no need to install any new software or patches.
  • cartridge: This is an absolutely e ssential tool for installing any phono cartridge.
  • driver: You do not need to install the drivers in the other computers.
  • patch: In order for the game to run properly you must install the latest patch.
  • firewall: CERT has said that they don't believe that installing a firewall is the answer.
  • meter: The question of water meters Would your business benefit from installing a water meter?

Preposition: on

  • PC: You must have an up to date virus checker installed on the PC which is connected.
  • workstation: Software can either be installed on the individual workstation or centrally on the server.
  • server: The new matlab license file should be installed on the matlab license servers next week.
  • computer: Most of the printers will have a " ethernet " driver which you can install on each computer.
  • machine: There is no reason to believe that it cannot be installed on any similar machine.
  • laptop: Used by both learners and experienced engineers, the course has been installed on 8,000 field laptops to date.

Subject

  • default: Not all of them are installed by default on the Home edition of Windows XP.

Modifying Another Word

  • correctly: It is very important the filter be installed correctly.

Used with why or when

  • which: A cassette magazine can be installed which reduces the down-time for component replenishment.
  • whatever: They want to know why they can't just install whatever software or hardware they need on their machines.
  • when: I think I installed this when installing Windows XP - but it was a long time ago.
  • where: Wind systems can also be installed where there is a grid connection.

Present participle complement

  • filter: If you are a parent, you may like to consider installing filtering software.

Preposition: by

  • default: Not all of them are installed by default on the Home edition of Windows XP.