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Install: Definition, Usage & Examples Explained (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：set up equipment (install)

install 🔊

/ɪnˈstɔːl/

vt.

to put a piece of equipment, a machine, or software in place and make it ready to use.

Install meaning illustrated by technician mounting an air conditioner unit on a wall.

set up equipment 🔊

➕

/set ʌp ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

vt.

To place and prepare a piece of hardware or software so that it is ready for use.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'installare': 'in-' (into) + 'stallum' (place, stall), meaning 'to place into a stall or position'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think: INside the STALL. You need to place something IN its proper STALL or position to INSTALL it.

📖 Example

We need to install a new air conditioner in the living room before summer comes. 🔊 It is necessary for us to set up a new air conditioning unit in the main room prior to the arrival of the hot season.

🔗 Collocations

install software – to set up a computer program on a device

install a program – to add and configure an application

install an update – to apply and set up the latest version or patch

🔄 Synonyms

set up (phrasal v.) – to assemble and make ready for use

fit (v.) – to put a component into its proper place

mount (v.) – to fix something securely in a position

🚫 Antonyms

remove (v.) – to take away or detach something

uninstall (v.) – to remove software from a computer system

🌱 Derivatives

installation (n.) – the act of installing or something that has been installed

installer (n.) – a person or program that installs something

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'install' entered English via Old French from Latin. Its core idea of 'placing into a position' expanded from physical objects to software and formal appointments, reflecting technological and social evolution.

Meaning 2：formally appoint (install)

install 🔊

/ɪnˈstɔːl/

vt.

to formally put someone into a new position of authority or an important job.

Install definition shown in a formal ceremony for appointing someone to a position.

formally appoint 🔊

➕

/ˈfɔːrməli əˈpɔɪnt/

vt.

To place someone into an official position of authority through a formal ceremony or procedure.

📁 Category：Countries & Government 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The university will formally install the new professor as the head of the department next Monday. 🔊 The academic institution is going to officially appoint the newly hired professor to the leadership role of the academic unit at the start of next week.

🔗 Collocations

install as president – to formally induct someone into the presidency

install in office – to ceremonially place someone into an official position

install a leader – to formally establish someone in a leadership role

🔄 Synonyms

inaugurate (v.) – to formally introduce someone into a new position with ceremony

induct (v.) – to formally admit someone into a position or organization

swear in (phrasal v.) – to administer an oath of office to someone

🚫 Antonyms

dismiss (v.) – to remove someone from a position of authority

oust (v.) – to drive out or expel someone from a position

🌱 Derivatives

installation (n.) – the ceremony of inducting someone into office