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install

устанавливать

Meaning of install

put in place

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EN-UK/tə ɪnˈstɔːl/
EN-US/ɪnˈstɔl/
install
install - устанавливать
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install with Russian translation

install usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Нам нужно устанавливать маленькую полку над раковиной для банок.

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

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Они собираются устанавливать новый водяной счётчик в следующий вторник.

They will install a new water meter next Tuesday.

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

installустанавливать
messбеспорядок
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина
wipeпротирать
turn onвключать

install synonyms

Related words worth learning together

set up
often used for preparing or arranging equipment, systems, events or accounts
fit
commonly used for physically installing parts or appliances, especially in UK English
assemble
focuses on putting parts together rather than fixing or wiring the item in place
configure
to set options or parameters so hardware or software operates as required
mount
to attach or fix onto a surface or support (e.g., mount a camera or TV)
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🇬🇧en

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

B1Very Often

Can you set up the projector before the meeting?

🇬🇧en

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

B1Often

They fitted a new kitchen last month.

🇬🇧en

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.

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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.

🇬🇧en

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.

🇬🇧en

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.

🇬🇧en

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

B1Very Often

Plug in the lamp and press the switch.

A
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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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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 Cleaning and repairs vocabulary?

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

Is install part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, install (устанавливать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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