Install: meaning, definitions and examples

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install

[ ɪnˈstɔːl ]

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computer software

To set up or load (a program or device) on a computer or mobile phone.

Synonyms

configure, load, set-up

Examples of usage

I need to install the latest updates on my computer.
She installed a new app on her phone yesterday.

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equipment or machinery

To place or fix (equipment or machinery) in position ready for use.

Synonyms

fit, put in place, set-up

Examples of usage

The engineer installed the new air conditioning system in the office.
They installed a new security camera outside the building.

Translations

Translations of the word "install" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instalar

🇮🇳 स्थापित करना

🇩🇪 installieren

🇮🇩 pasang

🇺🇦 встановити

🇵🇱 zainstalować

🇯🇵 インストールする

🇫🇷 installer

🇪🇸 instalar

🇹🇷 kurmak

🇰🇷 설치하다

🇸🇦 تثبيت

🇨🇿 nainstalovat

🇸🇰 nainštalovať

🇨🇳 安装

🇸🇮 namestiti

🇮🇸 setja upp

🇰🇿 орнату

🇬🇪 დაამატე

🇦🇿 quraşdırmaq

🇲🇽 instalar

Word origin

The word 'install' originated from the Latin word 'installare', which means 'to place in a position'. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century. Over the years, the meaning has evolved to include setting up software or devices. The term is commonly used in the context of technology and equipment installation.