install
gb/ɪnstˈɔl/ us/ɪnstˈɔl/
A2
Inglés
~ 2100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
A2
action
1
Put equipment or software in place
To put equipment or a program in place so it can be used.
Patrón de uso:
to install [something] on [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'install' with 'download'. Download means to copy data from the internet to your device, while install means to set it up so it works.
Sinónimos
set up (More informal; often used for both physical and digital items.)
|
configure (More technical; focuses on adjusting settings after installation.)
Antónimos
uninstall (Specifically means to remove software or an application from a device.)
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remove (General term for taking something away; not limited to software.)
Colocaciones
install software
|install updates
|install a program
|install an app
|install the system
Temas
technology
|daily life
|work
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- I need to install the new printer before we can start using it.
- The technician will install the air conditioner tomorrow.
- Make sure you install the latest security updates on your computer.
- He installed a new app to track his workouts.
- They installed solar panels on the roof last week.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I will install the game on my phone.
- Please install the lamp in the living room.
- We will install the program today.
- She will install the app on her tablet.
Verbo
formal
B2
action
2
Put someone into an official role
To officially give someone an important job or position.
Patrón de uso:
to install [someone] as [position]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'install' here with 'hire', but 'install' often implies formality and ceremony, especially for high positions.
Sinónimos
appoint (Emphasizes the act of choosing someone for a role; less ceremonial.)
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inaugurate (Specifically refers to a formal ceremony when someone starts a high office.)
Antónimos
remove (To take someone out of a position.)
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dismiss (To officially end someone's job or role.)
Colocaciones
install a leader
|install as president
|install a manager
Temas
politics
|business
|law
Ejemplos
- The board installed her as the new CEO.
- He was installed as bishop in a grand ceremony.
- They installed a new manager to improve operations.
- The king installed his son as heir.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- They installed her as president.
- The company installed a new boss.
- He was installed as team leader.
- The school installed a new principal.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
install
AFI
GB/ɪnstˈɔl/
US/ɪnstˈɔl/
Sílabas y acento
in - stall (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stall)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: install
- 3rd Person Singular: installs, instals
- Present Participle: installing
- Past: installed
- Past Participle: installed
Familia de palabras
Forms
installs
verb
instals
verb
installing
verb
installed
verb
Core family
installation
noun B1
installer
noun
Related words
reinstall
verb
installable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
uninstall
verb
Advanced or less common
preinstall
verb
reinstallation
noun
Expresiones
install an app
1/ɪnstˈɔl ən ˈæp/
fixed phrase
Put an app onto a device
To put an application onto your phone, tablet, or computer so you can use it.
Ejemplos
- You need to install an app to edit these photos.
- I installed an app to help me learn Spanish.
install updates
1/ɪnstˈɔl ʌpdˈeɪts/
fixed phrase
Add new improvements to software
To put new changes or fixes into a program so it works better or is safer.
Ejemplos
- Remember to install updates regularly to keep your system secure.
- I installed updates last night and my phone runs faster now.