remount: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Formal / Technical
Quick answer
What does “remount” mean?
To get back on (a horse, bicycle, etc.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To get back on (a horse, bicycle, etc.) after dismounting or falling.
To fix something (like a picture, jewel, or device) back onto its original support or base; to organize and begin a military operation again, or to provide a military unit with fresh horses.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No major semantic differences. The noun form (e.g., 'a fresh remount' for a horse) is largely historical and more common in older military contexts.
Connotations
Slightly more formal and technical in both dialects. In equestrian and military history contexts, it's standard terminology.
Frequency
Low frequency in everyday conversation in both dialects. More likely encountered in specific domains like cycling, equestrianism, art conservation, or technical manuals.
Grammar
How to Use “remount” in a Sentence
[Subject] remounts [Direct Object] (e.g., He remounted his bike.)[Subject] remounts (intransitive) (e.g., After the fall, she remounted immediately.)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “remount” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The rider fell but quickly remounted.
- The gallery will remount the popular exhibition next year.
- You need to remount the tyre on the rim.
American English
- After fixing the chain, he remounted his bike.
- The general ordered the troops to remount the attack at dawn.
- The technician had to remount the circuit board.
adverb
British English
- Not used as an adverb.
American English
- Not used as an adverb.
adjective
British English
- The noun form is rare. No common adjectival use.
American English
- The noun form is rare. No common adjectival use.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Possibly in contexts like 'remount a marketing campaign'.
Academic
Used in history (military), art history (restoration), and sports science.
Everyday
Most common in hobbies: cycling, horse riding, motorcycle riding.
Technical
Common in photography/filmmaking (mounting cameras), jewellery, machinery assembly, and software (remounting a drive/volume).
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “remount”
- Using 'remount' for simply 'mounting' something for the first time. Incorrect: 'I will remount the new tire.' (Correct if replacing an old one; otherwise, just 'mount').
- Confusing with 'dismount'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. While its origin is equestrian, it is widely used for bicycles, motorcycles, cameras, exhibitions, and military operations.
'Mount' means to get on or attach for the first time. 'Remount' specifically means to do it again after having dismounted or detached.
Yes, but it's archaic/historical. It referred to a fresh horse for a cavalry officer or the act of remounting. The verb form is vastly more common today.
No, it's a mid-to-low frequency word. It's most common in specific technical, sporting, or formal contexts rather than daily conversation.
To get back on (a horse, bicycle, etc.
Remount is usually formal / technical in register.
Remount: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriːˈmaʊnt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌriˈmaʊnt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None specific to 'remount'. Related: 'Get back on the horse' (idiom for trying again after failure).”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of RE-MOUNT: to MOUNT again (RE-). Just like you RE-tie a shoelace, you RE-mount a horse.
Conceptual Metaphor
CONTINUING A JOURNEY IS GETTING BACK ON THE VEHICLE. (Overcoming a setback is remounting.)
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'remount' LEAST likely to be used correctly?