An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. To place in position or connect for service or use.
   

2. To establish in an office, position, or place (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): From M.L. installare, from L. → in- + M.L. stallum “stall,” from a Germanic source (compare O.H.G. stal “standing place, stand, place, stable, stall,” Ger. Stall “stable,” Stelle “place”), from PIE root *stel- “to put, stand;” cf. Gk. stele “standing block, slab,” stellein “to set in order, arrange, array, equip, make ready.”

Etymology (PE): Darhidan, literally “to place in,” from dar “in, into,” → in-, + -hidan present stem of (ne)hâdan “to put, place, establish” → position.