Install
/ɪnˈstɔːl/noun
To place or fix something in a specified position or location.
Did you know?The word 'install' has its roots in the Latin term for 'placing in a position of authority', hinting at ancient rites of empowerment and control.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
instalare
“to place, to set up, to establish.”
Old French
Old French
instaler
“to establish, to set up.”
Middle English
Middle English
installen
“to place in a position, to establish.”
Modern English
Modern English
install
“to set up for use or service, often implying a formal or ceremonial placement.”
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