install

• Verbo que designa la acción de colocar o dejar algo en su lugar, o de preparar un equipo, programa informático o sistema para que funcione y pueda ser utilizado.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing or fixing equipment, software, or a system into position for use.

1. Set up softwareA2formalIT

   To put a program or application onto a computer or device so it can be used.

   Instalar software

   • I need to install the latest version of the software.
   • She installed a new antivirus program on her laptop.
   • The technician will install the operating system tomorrow.

   Sinónimosconfiguredeployinitializeloadput inset up

   Antónimosdeleteremove

2. Place equipmentB1formal

   To put a piece of equipment or a system in place and make it ready for use.

   instalar equipo

   • They installed a new air conditioning unit in the office.
   • The plumber will install the new water heater next week.
   • We need to install smoke detectors on every floor.

   Sinónimosemplacefitfixmountplacepositionput inset up

   Antónimosdetachdisconnectremovewithdraw

3. Formally place in positionB2formal

   To formally place someone in a position of authority or office.

   Instalar en un cargo

   • The new president was installed in a ceremony yesterday.
   • They installed him as the head of the department.
   • The bishop was installed in the cathedral last Sunday.

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   Antónimosdeposedethroneoustremoveunseat