Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mount-up

verb
/maʊnt ʌp/
Definition
To accumulate or increase steadily in number, amount, or intensity.
Examples
  • The costs began to mount up quickly after we made the initial investment.
  • As the days went by, the paperwork continued to mount up on my desk.
Meaning
The phrase ‘mount-up’ typically refers to the gradual buildup of something, such as expenses, stress, or numbers.
Synonyms
  • accumulate
  • increase
  • pile up
  • grow