mounted

• Beschreibt etwas, das an einer Unterlage oder Halterung befestigt oder angebracht ist, oder eine Person, die auf einem Pferd reitet.

Describes something that is fixed or attached to a support, or a person who is on horseback.

1. Attached or fixedB2formal

   Assembled for use by being attached to a support or base.

   Montiert

   • The photograph was mounted on a sturdy cardboard backing.
   • The engine is mounted on a steel frame.
   • A mounted display case showed the ancient artifacts.

   Synonymeaffixedattachedfastenedfittedfixedset

   Antonymedetachedremoved

2. Decorated with ornamentationC1formal

   Decorated with applied ornamentation, often used in combination with other materials.

   Verziert

   • The sword had a gold-mounted handle.
   • She wore a silver-mounted brooch.
   • The cabinet was mounted with intricate brass fittings.

   Synonymeadorneddecoratedsettrimmed

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Aufsteigen auf etwas, das Anwachsen von Menge oder Intensität sowie das Organisieren und Beginnen von etwas zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of climbing up onto something, increasing in amount or intensity, or organizing and initiating something.

1. To climb or ascendB1formal

   To go up or climb onto something, such as a horse, bicycle, or stairs.

   Aufsteigen

   • He mounted his horse and rode away.
   • She mounted the bicycle and pedaled down the street.
   • The soldiers mounted the hill to survey the area.

   Synonymeascendclimbclimb upgo upscale

   Antonymealightdescenddismount

2. To increase or accumulateB2formal

   To gradually increase in amount, intensity, or level.

   Ansteigen

   • Tensions began to mount as the deadline approached.
   • The costs of the project continued to mount.
   • Pressure is mounting on the government to take action.

   Synonymeaccumulatebuild upescalategrowincreaseintensifymultiplyrisesurgeswell

   Antonymedeclinedecreasediminishdropfalllessenreducesubside

3. To organize or launchB2formal

   To set up, arrange, or begin something, such as an event, campaign, or operation.

   Organisieren

   • They mounted a successful rescue operation.
   • The charity mounted a campaign to raise funds.
   • The museum mounted an exhibition of modern art.

   Synonymearrangeinitiatelaunchorganizeprepareput onset upstagestartundertake

   Antonymeabandoncall offcancelhaltstop

4. To fix or attachB1formal

   To place something in a fixed position, often for display or use.

   Anbringen

   • He mounted the painting on the wall.
   • The technician mounted the camera on a tripod.
   • She mounted the trophy on a wooden base.

   Synonymeattacherectfastenfixframeinstallpositionput upsecureset

   Antonymedetachdismountremove

Phrasal-Variantenmount up