mounted

• Décrit quelque chose qui est fixé ou attaché à un support, ou une personne qui est à cheval.

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.

   monté, fixé

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffixedattachedfastenedfittedfixedset

   Antonymesdetachedremoved

2. Decorated with ornamentationC1formal

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

   monté (ornementation appliquée)

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

   Synonymesadorneddecoratedsettrimmed

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de grimper sur quelque chose, d'augmenter en quantité ou en intensité, ainsi que d'organiser et de lancer quelque chose.

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.

   monter

   • 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.

   Synonymesascendclimbclimb upgo upscale

   Antonymesalightdescenddismount

2. To increase or accumulateB2formal

   To gradually increase in amount, intensity, or level.

   monter, s'accumuler

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccumulatebuild upescalategrowincreaseintensifymultiplyrisesurgeswell

   Antonymesdeclinedecreasediminishdropfalllessenreducesubside

3. To organize or launchB2formal

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

   organiser / monter

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

   Synonymesarrangeinitiatelaunchorganizeprepareput onset upstagestartundertake

   Antonymesabandoncall offcancelhaltstop

4. To fix or attachB1formal

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

   monter, fixer

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

   Synonymesattacherectfastenfixframeinstallpositionput upsecureset

   Antonymesdetachdismountremove

Variantes phrasalmount up