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Verb: unmount  ún'mawnt
  1. Remove something from its mounting or support
    "The technician had to unmount the old security camera before installing the new one";
    - dismount
     
  2. (computing) make a hard drive unavailable for use
    "Remember to unmount the external drive before unplugging it";
    - dismount
     
  3. (riding) cause a rider to fall from their horse
    "The sudden jump unmounted the inexperienced rider"

Derived forms: unmounted, unmounting, unmounts

Encyclopedia: Unmount