Linux & Command Line

Mount

/maʊnt/

Definition

Attaching a filesystem (disk, network share, container volume) to a directory in the Linux filesystem tree.

Example in context

"docker run -v $(pwd)/data:/app/data mounts your local data directory inside the container."

Practice this term

Master Mount in context by working through exercises in the Linux & Command Line module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Mount" mean?

Attaching a filesystem (disk, network share, container volume) to a directory in the Linux filesystem tree.

How do you pronounce "Mount"?

"Mount" is pronounced /maʊnt/.

Can you use "Mount" in a sentence?

"docker run -v $(pwd)/data:/app/data mounts your local data directory inside the container."