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install

S2 W2

BrE /ɪnˈstɔːl/ AmE /ɪnˈstɔːl/

verb en → es

past installed pp installed ing installing

1 SET UP [transitive] B1

to put a piece of equipment or software in place and make it ready to use

instalar, poner en marcha

  • install something

Collocations install an app · install a new system

  • It took me ages to install the printer.

    Me llevó mucho tiempo instalar la impresora.

2 APPOINT [transitive] B1

to put someone in a position of authority or responsibility

nombrar, designar

  • install somebody as something

Collocations install sb as president · install sb as manager

  • The board of directors installed a new CEO.

    El consejo de administración nombró un nuevo director ejecutivo.

3 FIX [transitive] B1

to fit or fix something in position, especially permanently

instalar, colocar

  • install something

Collocations install a new kitchen unit · install a security system

  • They installed a new boiler in the house.

    Instalaron un nuevo calentador en la casa.

4 ELECT [transitive] B2

to elect someone to an office or position of power

elegir, instalar

  • install somebody as something

Collocations install sb as mayor · install sb as governor

  • The voters installed a new government.

    Los votantes instalaron un nuevo gobierno.

5 PLACE [transitive] B2

to place or position something, especially in a permanent way

instalar, colocar

  • install something

Collocations install a statue · install a monument

  • They installed the sculpture in the park.

    Instalaron la escultura en el parque.

6 MOUNT [transitive] B2

to mount or fit something, such as a piece of equipment, in place and make it ready for use

instalar, montar

  • install something

Collocations install a satellite dish · install a camera system

  • The company installed the new equipment.

    La empresa instaló el nuevo equipo.

7 FIT [transitive] C1

to fit or fix something in position, especially permanently

instalar, colocar

  • install something

Collocations install a new window frame · install a ceiling fan

  • They installed the new windows last week.

    Instalaron las nuevas ventanas la semana pasada.

8 SET UP [transitive] C1

to set up or establish something, such as a system or organization

establecer, poner en marcha

  • install something

Collocations install a new regime · install a new system of government

  • The military installed a dictatorship.

    Las fuerzas armadas instalaron una dictadura.