verb phrase · neutral
install antivirus software
UK/ɪnˈstɔːl ˌæn.tiˈvaɪ.rəs ˈsɒf.twɛər/US/ɪnˈstɔl ˌæn.tiˈvaɪ.rəs ˈsɔft.wɛr/in·STALL an·ti·VI·rus SOFT·ware
to put security software onto a device that protects against viruses and malware
Examples
“It's wise to install antivirus software before downloading files from unknown sites.”
“My university requires students to install antivirus software on their laptops.”
“He installed antivirus software and ran a full scan.”
Band 8 sentence
“Before handling sensitive data, the IT team insisted everyone install antivirus software and keep it up to date.”
Collocations
- install antivirus software
Word family
Common mistakes
put antivirus→install antivirus software
install an antivirus→install antivirus software
Say it for a higher band
5put antivirus→6install an antivirus→7+install antivirus software
Synonyms
install security software
Easily confused
install security software
“Before connecting to the network, make sure to install security software.”
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