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🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

installieren

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ɪnstalˈliːɐ̯n/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Install/ɪnˈstɔːl/
verbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #2100 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Wir müssen das neue Update auf dem Server installieren."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To place equipment, machinery, or software in position and make it ready for use.

    "The technician will install the new air conditioning unit tomorrow morning."
  2. 2

    To place someone in an office, rank, or position of authority or dignity.

    "The committee will formally install the new chairperson at the ceremony."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from Medieval Latin 'installare', combining 'in-' (into) and 'stallum' (stall, place), entering Middle English via Old French 'installer'. Originally referring to the formal seating of an official in a stall or church office, its meaning later broadened to include setting up equipment or software for use.

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