platform

CEFRB1

/ˈplætfɔːm/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A raised surface for standing or performing.

  2. 02

    noun

    A system or service used for a particular purpose.

Examples

  • There was only one other person on the platform.

  • Which is the platform for the London train?

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A place or an opportunity to express one's opinion.

  2. A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.

  3. A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.

More examples

In context

  • What platform does it go from?

  • That program runs on the X Window System platform.

  • This new talk show will give a platform to everyday men and women.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French plateforme (“a flat form”), from plate (“flat”) (from Old French plat, from Ancient Greek πλατύς (platús, “flat”)) + forme (“form”) (from Latin fōrma (“shape; figure; form”)); compare flatscape.