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in·stall
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 > |