ɪnˈstɔ:l v.tr. (also instal) (installed, installing) 1
place (equipment,
machinery, etc.) in
position ready for use. 2 place (a person) in an
office or rank
with ceremony (installed in
the office of chancellor). 3
establish (oneself, a
person, etc.) in a place,
condition, etc. (installed
herself at the
head of the table). øøinstallant adj. & n. installer n. [med.L installare (as
IN-(2), stallare f. stallum STALL(1))]