1 : to make (a machine, a service, etc.) ready to be used in a certain place [+ obj] ▪ New locks were installed on all the doors. ▪ We thought about installing a new phone system. ▪ a newly installed door ▪ The computer comes with the software already installed. [no obj] ▪ The software installs easily/automatically on your hard drive. 2 [+ obj] : to put (someone) in an official or important job
▪ The college recently installed its first woman president. 3 [+ obj] : to cause (someone) to be or stay in a particular place
▪ He installed himself on the leather couch. [=he sat down on the couch and stayed there] ▪ They were temporarily installed in the guest bedroom.
▪ The college recently installed its first woman president.
▪ He installed himself on the leather couch. [=he sat down on the couch and stayed there] ▪ They were temporarily installed in the guest bedroom.
— in·stall·er noun, plural in·stall·ers [count]
▪ a professional carpet installer
▪ a professional carpet installer




