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install

UK/ɪnˈstɔ:l/US/in'stɒ:l/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLGREB1

Definitions

v.

To set up equipment or software ready for use

安装,安置(设备或软件)

v.

To place someone formally in an official position

使正式就职,任命

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
in-not, opposite of
+
stallstand, set, place
=install

in- (in) + stall (a stall / fixed place, from the same 'stand-' family) = 'to put into a fixed place.' Originally to place someone into their official 'stall' or seat; today we mostly install software and machines — set them firmly into place ready to run.

Root st still carries 376 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.install software安装软件
  • 2.install equipment安装设备
  • 3.install a system安装系统

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    It takes a few minutes to install the new app.

  • 2.

    They installed solar panels on the roof.

  • 3.

    She was formally installed as company president.

Word Forms

Verb

Pastinstalled
3rd Personinstalls
Past Part.installed
Pres. Part.installing

Derivatives

installationinstaller
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