installed; installing; installs
Synonyms of installnext

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to be set up for use or service : to undergo installation
The software installs automatically.
installer noun

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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A couple of years ago, Fritz had Eight Sleep install a mattress pad in his hotel room in New York. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Bedrock says crews can install its sensor and computing package in a day without permanent changes to the machine. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 They have been ordered to pour three thousand cubic yards of concrete and install a million pounds of rebar. Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 After taking the throne, King Edward (Steven Waddington) installs his lover Piers Gaveston (Andrew Tiernan) and rejects Queen Isabella (Tilda Swinton) who sets in motion his downfall. Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for install

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French enstaller, installer, from Medieval Latin installare, from Latin in- + Medieval Latin stallum stall, from Old High German stal

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Time Traveler
The first known use of install was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Install.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/install. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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