mounted

• Describe algo que está fijado o sujeto a un soporte, o a una persona que va a caballo o subida sobre un animal.

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.

   montado, fijado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaffixedattachedfastenedfittedfixedset

   Antónimosdetachedremoved

2. Decorated with ornamentationC1formal

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

   Adornado con ornamentación aplicada

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

   Sinónimosadorneddecoratedsettrimmed

• Verbo que denota la acción de subir o trepar sobre algo, el aumento de cantidad o intensidad, así como la instalación o preparación de algo, especialmente un evento o dispositivo.

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.

   montar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosascendclimbclimb upgo upscale

   Antónimosalightdescenddismount

2. To increase or accumulateB2formal

   To gradually increase in amount, intensity, or level.

   aumentar, acumularse

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaccumulatebuild upescalategrowincreaseintensifymultiplyrisesurgeswell

   Antónimosdeclinedecreasediminishdropfalllessenreducesubside

3. To organize or launchB2formal

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

   organizar o lanzar

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

   Sinónimosarrangeinitiatelaunchorganizeprepareput onset upstagestartundertake

   Antónimosabandoncall offcancelhaltstop

4. To fix or attachB1formal

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

   montar, fijar, instalar

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

   Sinónimosattacherectfastenfixframeinstallpositionput upsecureset

   Antónimosdetachdismountremove

Variantes phrasalmount up