installed

verb

in-STAWLD/ɪnˈstɔld/

4 meanings of installed

1
verb
Simple past and past participle of install. Use this form to talk about something that was set up earlier.
The workers installed the new sink yesterday.
They installed a fresh battery in the smoke alarm.
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2
verbtransitive
Set something in place so that it is fixed and ready to be used.
Like putting batteries into a flashlight so it is ready to use.
The technician installed the dishwasher under the counter.
We installed sturdy shelves along the kitchen wall.
Similarfitted, mounted, fixed, put
Oppositeremoved, dismantled
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3
verbtransitive
Set up and made ready so that something can be used.
Like setting up a new phone before you can start using it.
The new app was installed and ready within minutes.
Once the printer was installed, everyone in the office could print.
Similardeployed, loaded
Oppositeuninstalled, removed
4
verbtransitive
Put something in a certain spot or position.
Like hanging a picture in the exact spot on the wall.
A camera was installed above the front door.
The city installed a statue in the town square.
Similarplaced, positioned, put, set, hung
Oppositeremoved
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installed is a form of install

install, verb: To put something in place and make it ready to use. Full entry

Forms: installinstalls he/she/itinstalling -ing forminstalled past tense, past participle
Spelling: install → installed: add -ed
Sound: The ending sounds like /d/.

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