transitive verb
also in·stal ə̇nzˈtȯl, ə̇nˈst-
( installed ; installed ; installing ; installs also instals )
Etymology: Middle French installer, instaler, from Medieval Latin installare, from Latin in- in- (II) + Medieval Latin stallum, stallus stall, from Old High German stal place, stall — more at stall
1.
a. : to place in possession of an office or dignity by seating in a stall or official seat
b. : to place in an office, rank, or order : induct
installed the new college president
2. : to introduce and establish (oneself or another) in an indicated place, condition, or status
installing himself in the big chair before the fire
installed his sister as secretary
3. : to set up for use or service
the electrician installed the new fixtures
had gas heating installed