Word
dismount
Phoneticsdis·mount
UK/dɪsmˈaʊnt/
Españoldesmontar
Definition
v. to get off a horse, bike, or motorcycle after riding it.
v. to descend from a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other raised riding position; to step down to the ground.
Examples
“She dismounts from her bike at the gate.”
“The rider slows the horse and dismounts near the stable after the lesson.”
“After crossing the finish line, the exhausted cyclist dismounted and walked the final metres with the bike at his side.”
Examples
simple
“She dismounts from her bike at the gate.”
contextual
“The rider slows the horse and dismounts near the stable after the lesson.”
complex
“After crossing the finish line, the exhausted cyclist dismounted and walked the final metres with the bike at his side.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “dismount” in context.
Verb
01. dismount from horse
“She learned to mount and dismount from a horse without help.”
verb + prep + noun
02. help dismount
“The instructor helped the beginner dismount from the pony.”
verb + verb
03. jockey dismount
“The jockey dismounted in the winner's enclosure to loud cheers.”
noun + verb
04. order dismount
“The sergeant ordered the troops to dismount and continue on foot.”
verb + verb
Adjective
05. gracefully dismount
“The rider gracefully dismounted after clearing the final jump.”
adv + verb
06. quickly dismount
“The courier quickly dismounted at the gate and ran inside with the parcel.”
adv + verb
Noun
07. dismount bike
“You must stop completely before you dismount your bike on this road.”
verb + noun
08. dismount motorcycle
“He parked on the shoulder to dismount his motorcycle and check the map.”
verb + noun
09. dismount from a bike
“He dismounted from his bike at the traffic lights to check his tyre.”
10. dismount from a horse
“She dismounted from a horse and tied it to the fence.”
11. help a child dismount
“The coach helped a child dismount safely after the riding lesson.”
12. order rider to dismount
“The police ordered the rider to dismount and show identification.”
Usage
Often followed by 'from' ('dismount from the bike'); also used without a preposition or object.
Real-World Examples
“Lee Tyson, 48, was refueling for the first time at a station in Nafferton, close to Driffield, when he was asked to dismount and remove his helmet via a loudspeaker announcement.” “The Briggate Action Plan states that cyclists would have to dismount and push their bikes on Briggate, Lands Lane, Commercial Street, Albion Place and lower Albion Street.” “When the thief dismounted and tried to flee on foot, Stepp watched as the cowboy lassoed him by the ankle.” “Gold Dancer was immediately pulled up after crossing the finish line, with Townend dismounting and screens erected for veterinary experts to assess and treat the horse but the seven-year-old was put down.” Etymology
From dis- + mount, probably a calque of Old French desmonter.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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