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
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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.
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Julia Shapero, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Half a century ago, another President tried to install a political loyalist as F.B.I. director.
—Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Owners in certain parts of the country are also seeking waivers on electric vehicle charging stations, which are expensive to install.
—David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Wray’s announcement, at a town hall for agency employees, clears the way for President-elect Donald Trump — who has been critical of the director — to install a new head of the FBI without having to fire Wray or demand his resignation.
—Ken Dilanian,dan Mangan, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/install. Accessed 18 Dec. 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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