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mount · verb

/mɑʊnt/Full view

mount a campaign/challenge/protest, etc.

C2 to arrange a series of organized activities that will achieve a particular result

Dictionary example:

Students mounted a huge protest against fee increases.

Learner example:

In Orson Welles' story, aliens mount an offensive to take over the world, whereas in Wyndham's book, the world is quietly and slowly conquered by plants. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)

mount (INCREASE)

C2 I to increase in amount or level

Dictionary example:

Tension in the room was mounting.

Learner example:

One day, I was sitting in a dentist's waiting [room], and as tension mounted and the old "dentist fear" was eating away at me, I availed myself [of] the opportunity to browse through a couple of magazines lying on the table. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)

mount sth on/to, etc.

C2 to fix an object onto something

Dictionary example:

They've mounted a camera on the wall by the door.

Learner example:

He or any other guest will be happy to explain any of the items mounted on the wall and to reminisce about old times. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; German)

mount (RIDE)

C2 T to get on a horse or bicycle

Dictionary example:

I helped him mount the horse.

Learner example:

After only a short walk, he had to help two of them to mount the mules. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Swedish)

mount up

C2 to gradually become a large amount

Dictionary example:

My homework is really mounting up this week.