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verb
- 1. climb up (stairs, a hill, or other rising surface): "he mounted the steps to the front door" Similar Opposite
- 2. organize and initiate (a campaign or other significant course of action): "the company had successfully mounted takeover bids" Similar
noun
- 1. a backing or setting on which a photograph, gem, or work of art is set for display: "a decorated photograph mount" Similar
- 2. a support for a gun, camera, or similar piece of equipment: "heavy cannon were torn from their mounts"
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The meaning of MOUNT is a high hill : mountain —used especially before an identifying name. How to use mount in a sentence.
MOUNT definition: 1. to gradually increase, rise, or get bigger: 2. to get on a horse, bicycle, etc.. in order to…. Learn more.
To mount is to climb up something, like a ladder, or get on the back of something, like a horse. You can also mount something on another object, like a camera on a tripod or a sticker on a notebook. The word mountain can help you remember that one way to mount is to climb.
Mount definition: to go up; climb; ascend. See examples of MOUNT used in a sentence.
mount. (maʊnt ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense mounts , present participle mounting , past tense, past participle mounted. 1. verb. If you mount a campaign or event, you organize it and make it take place. ...a security operation mounted by the army. [VERB noun]
Definition of mount verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. To climb or ascend: mount stairs. 2. To place oneself upon; get up on: mount a horse; mount a platform. 3. To climb onto (a female) for copulation. Used of male animals. 4. a. To furnish with a horse for riding. b. To set on a horse: mount the saddle. 5. To set in a raised position: mount a bed on blocks. 6. a.
MOUNT definition: 1. to arrange a series of organized activities that will achieve a particular result 2. to increase…. Learn more.
Noun. Filter. verb. mounted, mounting, mounts. To climb; ascend. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To place oneself upon; get up on. Mount a horse; mount a platform. American Heritage Medicine. To climb up onto something; esp., to get on the back of a horse, on a bicycle, etc. for riding. Webster's New World. To set (someone) on a horse.
to prepare and launch, as an attack or a campaign. to raise or put into position for use, as a gun. Military (of a fortress or warship) to have or carry (guns) in position for use. to go or put on guard, as a sentry or watch.
