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Definition mount in British English

mount verb

verb
/maʊnt/
1

if a particular feeling mounts, it gets stronger over a period of time

Example

Tension continues to mount between the two parties.

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increase go up add to
2

to prepare for and begin an activity or event

Example

We are mounting a campaign to recruit more volunteers.

Example

Government forces have mounted an attack on a rebel base.

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implement go through with carry through
3

to fix something firmly in a particular place or position

Example

I spotted a machine gun mounted on the roof.

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fasten fix attach
3.1

to fix a picture, photograph etc onto a piece of stiff paper

Example

Each photograph is mounted on a cardboard backing.

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fasten fix attach
4

to get on a horse

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bareback be in the saddle break in
5

to go up stairs, or to climb up somewhere

Example

He mounted the steps to receive his award.

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lift raise rise
6

if a male animal mounts a female animal, he climbs on her back in order to have sex

Synonyms and related words
beach bite bite
Definition mount in British English