B2verbpoliticsarts
US/maʊnt/
UK/maʊnt/
to increase gradually; to organize an event or campaign; to get on a horse or bike
In context
Pressure is mounting on the government to lower fuel prices.
Local groups are mounting a campaign to save the old market.
He mounted his bike and rode off without saying goodbye.
Words that go with mount
verb + noun
- mount a campaignParents mounted a campaign for safer roads near the school.
- mount a challengeFew players can mount a serious challenge to the champion.
- mount an attackThe rebels mounted an attack on the capital at dawn.
- mount an exhibitionThe museum is mounting an exhibition of young Vietnamese artists.
verb + adverb
- mount upSmall costs can quickly mount up if you are not careful.
adjective + noun
- mounting pressureThe company finally changed its policy under mounting pressure from customers.
- mounting evidenceThere is mounting evidence that too much screen time harms sleep.