verb
mount
MOUNT/maʊnt/
To climb up or onto something.
The rider mounts her horse and settles into the saddle.
Etymology
Old French monter expressed upward movement. English first used mount for getting onto a horse, then extended that upward motion to rising amounts or intensity.
In context
he attempted to mount a horse that many viewers believe looked underweight and exhausted. In the clip, [music] the horse appears to struggle while carrying her
More examples
- He mounted the steps two at a time.
- She mounts her bicycle and pedals down the street.
- After mounting the platform, the speaker greeted the crowd.
Forms
mount · mounts · mounted · mounting
dismount verb — To get off a horse or bicycle.