instal
[ in-stawl ]
/ ɪnˈstɔl /
verb (used with object), in·stalled, in·stal·ling.
OTHER WORDS FROM instal
re·in·stal, verb (used with object)Words nearby instal
Definition for instal (2 of 2)
install
or in·stal
[ in-stawl ]
/ ɪnˈstɔl /
verb (used with object)
to place in position or connect for service or use: to install a heating system; to install software on a computer.
to establish in an office, position, or place: to install oneself in new quarters.
to induct into an office or the like with ceremonies or formalities.
Origin of install
OTHER WORDS FROM install
in·stall·er, noun pre·in·stall, verb (used with object) re·in·stall, verb (used with object)WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH install
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British Dictionary definitions for instal
install
instal
/ (ɪnˈstɔːl) /
verb -stalls, -stalling, -stalled, -stals, -stalling or -stalled (tr)
to place (machinery, equipment, etc) in position and connect and adjust for use
to transfer (computer software) from a distribution file to a permanent location on disk, and prepare it for its particular environment and application
to put in a position, rank, etc
to settle (a person, esp oneself) in a position or state
she installed herself in an armchair
Derived forms of install
installer, nounWord Origin for install
C16: from Medieval Latin
installāre, from
in- ² +
stallum
stall
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