Mount up

verb

To slowly increase in quantity, value or number over time.

The bills are starting to mount up and I am little worried how to pay them.
Visual representation of "mount up" - To slowly increase in quantity, value or number over time.

Often appears as...

  • debt mount up
  • problems mount up
verb

To climb or get up on something, particularly a horse or bike.

He mounted up on his horse and galloped away.
Visual representation of "mount up" - To climb or get up on something, particularly a horse or bike.

Often appears as...

  • mount up on horse
  • mount up on motorcycle
verb

To prepare and launch an operation or action.

The soldiers are getting ready to mount up their attack at dawn.
Visual representation of "mount up" - To prepare and launch an operation or action.

Often appears as...

  • mount up an attack
  • mount up a campaign

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To slowly increase in quantity, value or number over time.

The bills are starting to mount up and I am little worried how to pay them.
Visual representation of "mount up" - To slowly increase in quantity, value or number over time.

Often appears as...

  • debt mount up
  • problems mount up
verb

To climb or get up on something, particularly a horse or bike.

He mounted up on his horse and galloped away.
Visual representation of "mount up" - To climb or get up on something, particularly a horse or bike.

Often appears as...

  • mount up on horse
  • mount up on motorcycle
verb

To prepare and launch an operation or action.

The soldiers are getting ready to mount up their attack at dawn.
Visual representation of "mount up" - To prepare and launch an operation or action.

Often appears as...

  • mount up an attack
  • mount up a campaign

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "mount up"
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Gradual Increase

Use 'mount up' to show something is slowly rising, like stress or work, not for sudden changes.

Illustration for Gradual Increase
Pressure at work started to mount up during the holiday season.
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Negative Situations

'Mount up' often suggests a negative buildup, like problems or debts.

Illustration for Negative Situations
Worries about the test began to mount up.
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Active Resolution

When things mount up, it implies a need for action to address the increase.

Illustration for Active Resolution
I need to sort out my tasks; they're mounting up.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Gradual Increase

Use 'mount up' to show something is slowly rising, like stress or work, not for sudden changes.

Illustration for Gradual Increase
Pressure at work started to mount up during the holiday season.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Situations

'Mount up' often suggests a negative buildup, like problems or debts.

Illustration for Negative Situations
Worries about the test began to mount up.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Active Resolution

When things mount up, it implies a need for action to address the increase.

Illustration for Active Resolution
I need to sort out my tasks; they're mounting up.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Gradual Increase

Use 'mount up' to show something is slowly rising, like stress or work, not for sudden changes.

Illustration for Gradual Increase
Pressure at work started to mount up during the holiday season.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Situations

'Mount up' often suggests a negative buildup, like problems or debts.

Illustration for Negative Situations
Worries about the test began to mount up.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Active Resolution

When things mount up, it implies a need for action to address the increase.

Illustration for Active Resolution
I need to sort out my tasks; they're mounting up.
Visual representation of the word "Mount up"

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