Collocation
install software
to put a computer program onto a device so it is ready to use
Definition
'install software' is a common English collocation. to put a computer program onto a device so it is ready to use
install + software
“I need to install software for the new printer.”
Examples
- Can you help me install software on this laptop?
- I installed software for video editing last night.
- You need admin rights to install software on the office computers.
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- We are installing software updates after work to avoid downtime.
- Before you install software, check that it is compatible with your operating system.
- The technician installed software that fixed the driver problem.
- Our IT policy prohibits employees from installing software from unknown sources.
- If you install software from that website, you might accidentally add malware.
- She had to reinstall the operating system before she could install software again.
More verb + nouns
- make progress to improve or move forward toward a goal over time
- start work to begin working, especially at a job or on a task
- make money to earn money; to generate a profit or income
- make a request to ask formally for something, especially through an official process
- do business to conduct commercial activity; to buy, sell, or work with another company professionally