v.
Pronunciation: in- ' sto ̇ l
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French enstaller, installer, from Medieval Latin installare, from Latin in- + Medieval Latin stallum stall, from Old High German stal
Date: 15th century
1 a : to place in an office or dignity by seating in a stall or official seat b : to induct into an office, rank, or order < install ed the new president>
2 : to establish in an indicated place, condition, or status < install ing herself in front of the fireplace>
3 : to set up for use or service <had an exhaust fan install ed in the kitchen> < install software>
– in · stall · er noun