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install

install

Meaning of install

put in place

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Pronunciation
British English/tə ɪnˈstɔːl/
American English/ɪnˈstɔl/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersān zhuāng
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install with Chinese translation

install usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

We need to install a small shelf above the sink for jars.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

They will install a new water meter next Tuesday.

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install belongs to the topic "Cleaning and repairs, Programming". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

install安装
guest客人
greeting问候
view景色
mess乱七八糟
dust灰尘
stain污渍

install synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between install / set up / fit / assemble / configure / mount

🇬🇧English

often used for preparing or arranging equipment, systems, events or accounts

B1Very Often

Can you set up the projector before the meeting?

🇬🇧English

commonly used for physically installing parts or appliances, especially in UK English

B1Often

They fitted a new kitchen last month.

🇬🇧English

focuses on putting parts together rather than fixing or wiring the item in place

B1Often

She assembled the bookshelf, then we installed it against the wall.

C
🇬🇧English
configure

to set options or parameters so hardware or software operates as required

B1Often

After you install the app, you need to configure your account.

🇬🇧English

to attach or fix onto a surface or support (e.g., mount a camera or TV)

B2Often

They mounted the TV on the living-room wall.

🇬🇧English

to fasten or join one thing to another; less about full installation, more about joining parts

B1Very Often

Attach the bracket to the wall before you install the shelf.

🇬🇧English

specifically means to connect an electrical cable or port; narrower than 'install'

B1Very Often

Plug in the lamp and press the switch.

A
🇬🇧English
activate

to make active or enable a feature, device or account; usually follows installation or configuration

B1Often

After you install the software, activate your license.

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How to pronounce install and what this word means

install means install. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce install

/tə ɪnˈstɔːl/

install translation

install

install examples

We need to install a small shelf above the sink for jars.

install transcription

/tə ɪnˈstɔːl/, /ɪnˈstɔl/

Questions about this word

install meaning: what does it mean?

put in place

install pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

install is pronounced as /tə ɪnˈstɔːl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

install definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We need to install a small shelf above the sink for jars. Translation: Нам нужно устанавливать маленькую полку над раковиной для банок.

Is install part of Programming vocabulary?

Yes, install can be learned in the Programming topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is install part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?

Yes, install can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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