mount
Meaning
To mount means to climb up or to increase in intensity or amount, often used in contexts such as preparing for an event or a rise in numbers.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "mount" with "mound," which refers to a raised area of land.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Before
the
meeting
started
,
a
technician
mounted
the
projector
on
the
wall
and
tested
the
cables
.
The
team
gathered
around
a
small
table
to
go
over
the
slides
one
more
time
and
to
practice
a
few
short
remarks
.
As
the
minutes
passed
and
the
room
filled
with
colleagues
,
a
little
nervousness
began
to
mount
for
the
main
speaker
.
When
the
manager
entered
,
the
speaker
took
a
deep
breath
,
smiled
,
and
started
the
presentation
confidently
.
Common Phrases
mount a campaign
mount a challenge
mount an exhibition
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