What does "mounting" mean?

1. (increasing) growing or increasing steadily in amount or intensity. 2. (a support or frame) a frame, stand, or support that holds an object in place. 3. (the act of getting on) the act of getting onto something, like a horse or a bicycle.

mounting

adj. · n.

US //ˈmaʊntɪŋ// UK //mˈaʊntɪŋ// mount·ing

1 increasing (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

growing or increasing steadily in amount or intensity.

gradually increasing in amount, intensity, or force; often used to describe abstract pressures or costs.

Example

The company faced mounting pressure from the public to change its environmental policies.

Example

Despite the mounting evidence of systemic failure, the board remained reluctant to initiate a full-scale investigation into the department's finances.
- decreasing
- fading
2 a support or frame (n.)
C1 Advanced Technical

a frame, stand, or support that holds an object in place.

a backing, setting, or structural support onto which an object is fixed for display or use.

Example

The mechanic checked the engine mounting to make sure it was secure.

Example

The telescope required a specialized mounting to ensure that vibrations from the nearby highway did not interfere with the long-exposure photography.

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3 the act of getting on (n.)
C2 Proficiency Formal

the act of getting onto something, like a horse or a bicycle.

the action of ascending or seating oneself upon a horse, vehicle, or platform.

Example

The rider's graceful mounting of the horse impressed the judges.

Example

The ceremonial mounting of the guard took place at precisely noon, following a tradition that had remained unchanged for centuries.
- ascent
- dismounting

Origin

From mount + -ing.