What does "mounted" mean?

1. (to fix onto a surface) to fix something firmly onto a wall, a stand, or a frame so it can be seen or used. 2. (to increase in amount) to grow larger or stronger over time, especially something negative like pressure or costs. 3. (on horseback) riding a horse, especially used for police or soldiers. 4. (to organise an event) to organise and start a large activity, like a search or a protest.

mounted

v. · adj.

US //ˈmaʊnɪd// UK //mˈaʊntɪd// mount·ed

1 to fix onto a surface (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

to fix something firmly onto a wall, a stand, or a frame so it can be seen or used.

to attach an object securely to a support, frame, or surface for display or functional use.

Example

The new television is mounted on the wall to save space in the living room.

Example

The curator ensured that the ancient tapestry was mounted on a custom-built frame to prevent the delicate fibres from stretching under their own weight.
- detached
- loose
2 to increase in amount (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

to grow larger or stronger over time, especially something negative like pressure or costs.

to increase progressively in amount, intensity, or force.

Example

The costs of the house repairs mounted quickly as they found more problems.

Example

Public pressure mounted against the local council after they failed to address the rising levels of air pollution in the city centre.
- increased
- accumulated
- intensified
- decreased
- subsided
3 on horseback (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

riding a horse, especially used for police or soldiers.

serving or appearing on horseback; typically used in military or law enforcement contexts.

Example

Mounted police officers moved through the crowd to keep everyone safe during the parade.

Example

The historical reenactment featured a line of mounted soldiers dressed in authentic nineteenth-century uniforms.
- equestrian
- dismounted
- on foot
4 to organise an event (v.)
C1 Advanced Formal

to organise and start a large activity, like a search or a protest.

to organise and initiate a specific campaign, exhibition, or large-scale effort.

Example

The rescue team mounted a search for the missing hikers as soon as the storm stopped.

Example

The opposition party mounted a fierce challenge to the proposed legislation, citing concerns over civil liberties and economic stability.

Origin

From mount + -ed.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated June 19, 2026