mount

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. to organize and begin an activity, such as a search, a protest, or a challenge.

v. to organize and initiate a campaign, challenge, or large-scale effort. Transitive; requires a direct object.

“The local community decided to mount a protest against the new road.”

“The opposition party is preparing to mount a legal challenge against the recent changes to the voting laws.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to get onto something high, like a horse, a bicycle, or a platform.

v. to ascend or get onto a raised surface, animal, or vehicle. Transitive in modern usage.

日本語:乗る※

“She watched the rider mount his horse and gallop away.”

“The speaker had to mount the podium twice because the microphone was not working during the first attempt.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to fix something firmly onto a support, like a picture on a wall.

v. to fix an object securely onto a support, backing, or frame for display or use.

“We decided to mount the television on the wall to save space.”

“The specimen was carefully mounted on a glass slide for examination under the microscope.”

C1 · Advanced Computing Technical

v. to make a disk or drive ready for a computer to use.

v. to make a storage device or file system available for use by the operating system.

“The computer failed to mount the external hard drive.”

“The system administrator had to manually mount the network drive after the server rebooted.”

C2 · Proficiency Cooking Technical

v. to whisk cold butter or fat into a sauce at the end to make it thick and shiny.

v. to whisk cold butter or cream into a sauce just before serving to add shine and body. Derived from the French 'monter'.

“Mount the sauce with a few cubes of cold butter for a glossy finish.”

“The chef instructed the apprentice to mount the reduction with chilled butter to achieve the desired velvety texture.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a mountain or a high hill — often used in names.

n. a mountain or hill. Frequently used as a title before a specific name.

“They plan to climb Mount Everest next spring.”

“The monastery was built on the slopes of a remote mount, accessible only by a narrow stone path.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. an animal, usually a horse, that you ride.

n. an animal, typically a horse, used for riding or as a means of transport.

“The knight led his mount to the water for a drink.”

“The cavalry officer checked his mount's shoes before the long journey across the rugged terrain.”