mount definition

1. a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
2. a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place
• examples: the diamond was in a plain gold mount
3. attach to a support
• examples: They mounted the aerator on a floating
4. fix onto a backing, setting, or support
• examples: mount slides for macroscopic analysis
5. put up or launch
• examples: mount a campaign against pornography
6. prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance
• examples: mount a theater production
• examples: mount an attack
• examples: mount a play