install

/in'stɔ:l/ Cách viết khác : (install) /in'stɔ:l/

Thân thiện

The technician installs the new washing machine in the laundry room.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To place or fix equipment or machinery in position for use: To set up a device, appliance, or system so that it is ready to operate.
   • To formally establish someone in a new position, office, or role: To place someone in an official job or position of authority, often with a ceremony.
   • To establish or set something in place for a particular purpose: To put something into a state or condition where it can be used or is effective.

Examples of Usage

• Verb:
  • The technician will install the new software on all the computers tomorrow.
  • A new bishop was installed in a ceremony at the cathedral last week.
  • They decided to install a security system in their home.

Advanced Usage

• "to install oneself": To settle oneself comfortably in a place.
  • He installed himself in the armchair with a good book.
• "to install as": To formally establish someone with the title of a specific position.
  • She was installed as the new chair of the committee.

Variants and Related Words

• Installation (n): 1. The act of installing or the state of being installed. 2. A large piece of equipment or machinery that has been installed. 3. A military or industrial base.
  • The installation of the air conditioner took two hours.
  • The artist created a large light installation for the museum.
• Installer (n): A person or company that puts equipment in place so it can be used.
  • We hired a certified installer to fit the kitchen cabinets.

Synonyms

• Set up: To prepare or assemble something for use.
• Put in: To place or fix something inside or into position.
• Establish: To set up on a firm or permanent basis.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Install" is not commonly used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. The actions are typically expressed with prepositions like "in" or "as" as shown in the examples.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms that use the verb "install" as their core component.)

Học thuật

Verb

1. place
   • Her manager had set her up at the Ritz
2. put into an office or a position
   • the new president was installed immediately after the election
3. set up for use
   • install the washer and dryer
   • We put in a new sink

Từ đồng nghĩa

• instal
• set up
• establish
• put in