How to Use "Install" with Example Sentences

install (v): to fix something; to place in a certain position; to put a new program into a computer

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Used with adverbs:

"Make sure the equipment is installed correctly."
(correctly, properly, safely)

"He installed the cabinets incorrectly."
(incorrectly, improperly)

"A professionally installed alarm system is expensive."
(professionally)

"The software was easily installed."
(easily, successfully)

Used with prepositions:

"Smoke alarms were installed in the rooms."
(in)

"A security camera was installed on the roof."
(on)

Used with nouns:

"We have decided to install an alarm in the store."
(alarm, camera, fire alarm)

"They are installing cable at the house right now."
(cable, carpet, lighting)

"He installed a new program onto his computer."
(program, software, drive, printer, update, version, device)