in ‧ stall W3 /ɪnˈstɔːl $ -ˈstɒːl/ BrE AmE verb [transitive]
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: installer , from Medieval Latin , from stallum 'stall' ]
1 . to put a piece of equipment somewhere and connect it so that it is ready to be used:
They’ve installed the new computer network at last.
Security cameras have been installed in the city centre.
2 . to add new software to a computer so that it is ready to be used OPP uninstall :
We’ve installed new anti-virus software.
3 . formal to put someone in an important job or position, especially with a ceremony:
Churchill was installed as Chancellor of the university.
4 . install yourself in/at etc to settle somewhere as if you are going to stay for a long time
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THESAURUS
▪ install to put a piece of equipment somewhere and connect it so that it is ready to be used:
The company is installing a new computer system.
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How much does it cost to install central heating?
▪ put in to install something. Put in is more common in everyday English than install and is used especially about things that are not very complicated to install:
The workmen are coming to put the new windows in today.
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They removed the bath and put in a shower instead.
▪ fit to put a new part or piece of equipment into or onto something:
I had to fit new locks after the burglary.
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All vehicles must have seatbelts fitted.
▪ lay to put cables or a ↑ carpet in the correct place on the ground:
Work on laying the telephone cables has not yet begun.
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Two workmen were laying carpet tiles in the kitchen.