install

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Antonyms 1.2.2 Related terms 1.2.3 Translations 1.3 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• instal (less common spelling, usually dated)

[edit] Verb

to install (third-person singular simple present installs, present participle installing, simple past and past participle installed)

1. (transitive) To connect, set up or prepare something for use

   I haven't installed the new operating system yet because of all the bugs.

2. (transitive) To admit formally into an office, rank or position.

   He was installed as Chancellor of the University.

3. (transitive) To establish or settle in.

   I installed myself in my usual chair by the fire.

[edit] Antonyms

• uninstall

[edit] Related terms

• installation

[edit] Translations

[edit] Noun

install (plural installs)

1. (informal) Installation.
2. (computing) A computer software utility that is run to install a software application. Also used as an adjective.

   After inserting the disk, you need to run the install.