climb up (stairs, a hill, or other rising surface)

he mounted the steps

organize and initiate (a campaign or other course of action)

the company had successfully mounted takeover bids

grow larger or more numerous

the costs mount up when you buy a home

place or fix (an object) on a support

fluorescent lights are mounted on the ceiling

the engine is mounted behind the rear seats

a backing or setting on which a photograph, gem, or work of art is set for display

a decorated photograph mount

delicate mounts for necklaces, earrings, and rings

a support for a gun, camera, or similar piece of equipment

heavy cannon were torn from their mounts

a mount for a pair of binoculars

a horse that is ridden or is available for riding

he hung on to his mount's bridle

a mountain or hill (archaic except in place names)

Mount Etna

any of several fleshy prominences on the palm of the hand regarded in palmistry as signifying the degree of influence of a particular planet

the mount of Mars