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Debpriya De Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Install

I know that "installing" something can mean "to put a new program into a computer".

But when do we use "install" to mean "putting an equipment or furniture in place" ?

Can it be used for all equipments as in "install a bulb into a socket" ?
  

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Hi, 'Install' commonly means'put in its permanent place, from which it will not be moved'. eg I installed a new sink in my kitchen. eg They installed new equipment in the factory.

  • Hi, 'Install' commonly means'put in its permanent place, from which it will not be moved'.
  • eg I installed a new sink in my kitchen.
  • eg They installed new equipment in the factory.
  • eg New tires were installed on my car.
  • The word is not usually used for small and minor items like light-bulbs.
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Hi,

'Install' commonly means'put in its permanent place, from which it will not be moved'.

eg I installed a new sink in my kitchen.

eg They installed new equipment in the factory.

eg New tire

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