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to mount a camera

to mount a camera

1 3.4
Attach a camera firmly to a stand or other support
  • phrasal verb
translation icon : instalar una cámara
  • You can easily mount a camera on the tripod for stable shooting.

Examples

  • They decided to mount a camera inside the room to monitor the event.

  • Usually, the only options are to mount a camera in a given spot or strap one onto the animal in question.

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  • It also provides a good place to mount a camera and microphone without blocking eye contact.

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  • Paranormal Activity 3's big innovation was to mount a camera on an oscillating fan; in PA4, they use an Xbox Kinect's infrared radar to throw sinister green dots over everything.

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  • To capture the sunrise, I need to mount a camera securely to the cliff's edge.

Synonyms

to mount
vsto mount a camera
125 3.8

To attach something to a support for display

is the same action but used specifically for attaching equipment
to strap
vsto mount a camera
52 2.9

To fasten something with a band so it stays in place

is the general attachment action rather than using flexible bands
to clamp
vsto mount a camera
47 3.3

Fasten something tightly to keep it from moving

is the general way of attaching, not limited to tight gripping devices
to seat
vsto mount a camera
  • Specialized
34 4.3

To fit something firmly into a base so it stays in place

is about attaching securely rather than only fitting into a base
to bracket
vsto mount a camera
1 6.5

To fasten something to a wall with a small metal or wooden support

is the general action rather than using a specific support piece

How Secure

secure
86 3.3
to bolt
34 2.8
to mount a camera
1 3.4
to attach
459 2.5
set
23 3.4
place
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

mount a camera infinitive
mounted a camera past
mounted a camera past participle
mounting a camera present participle
mounts a camera third person singular

Morphology

mount + a + camera

The meaning 'to attach a camera securely to a support' is directly and compositionally derived from 'mount' (to fasten or affix to a support) plus 'camera' (the device), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the sense. The article 'a' is non-contentful and the verb + object pattern is a common, cross-linguistically transparent construction, supporting straightforward comprehension.

Etymology

Mount a camera uses mount in the old sense of putting something on a support, like putting a saddle on a horse or fixing a tool to a stand. Picture placing the camera on a firm holder so it stays still, and that's why it means 'to attach a camera securely to a support'.