A mountain is a large landform that stretches above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill.Mountains are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism.he highest mountains above sea level are generally not the highest above the surrounding terrain. There is no precise definition of surrounding base, but Denali, Mount Kilimanjaro and Nanga Parbat are possible candidates for the tallest mountain on land by this measure.
Princeton's WordNet(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition: 1  function, office, part, role(noun) the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group. 2  character, role, theatrical role, part, persona(noun) an actor's portrayal of someone in a play. 3  function, purpose, role, use(noun) what something is used for.
In leadership, people and relationships are more important than tasks. Tasks do matter, but the main role of a good leader is to motivate and inspire other people to do the tasks well. You need to know how to delegate and be the leader of other leaders. The leader is the conductor of the orchestra, not the first violin.