platform
gb/plˈætfˌɔɹm/ us/plˈætfˌɔɹm/
A2
English
~ 2500
peron, platform, rendszerkörnyezet, program, pártprogram, választási program, emelvény, pódium, színpad
NOUN
A2
1
peron
A2
Usage pattern:
wait on [a/the] platform
The train to London will depart from platform 4.
A Londonba tartó vonat a 4-es vágányról indul.
We stood on the crowded platform waiting for the subway.
A zsúfolt peronon álltunk, és a metróra vártunk.
Passengers are asked to stay behind the yellow line on the platform.
She waved goodbye from the platform as the train left.
The announcement told us to move to another platform.
Learner examples
The bus comes to the platform.
A busz beáll a kocsiálláshoz.
We wait on the platform for the train.
A peronon várjuk a vonatot.
I see many people on the platform.
The train stops at the platform.
She stands on the platform every morning.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'platform' with 'track'. The 'platform' is where people stand; the 'track' is where the train runs.
Meaning
Raised boarding area for passengers
Collocations
train platform
|station platform
|waiting on the platform
|crowded platform
Synonyms
station platform (Specifies that it is part of a train or subway station.)
Antonyms
track (The railway lines where trains run, as opposed to the boarding area.)
Themes
transportation
|travel
|daily life
Definition
A flat place next to a train or bus where people get on or off.
A raised, level surface at a station where passengers get on or off trains, subways, or other vehicles.
NOUN
B1
2
platform
B2
Usage pattern:
develop for [a/the] platform
The app is available on both iOS and Android platforms.
Az alkalmazás iOS és Android platformon is elérhető.
Developers are building new tools for the cloud platform.
A fejlesztők új eszközöket készítenek a felhőplatformhoz.
This game works across multiple platforms.
Our company uses a secure online platform for meetings.
Choosing the right platform can save time and money.
Learner examples
I use this app on my phone platform.
Ezt az alkalmazást a telefonom platformján használom.
The game works on two platforms.
A játék két platformon működik.
We make software for this platform.
This platform is fast and easy to use.
The website is a big online platform.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'platform' with 'website'. A website can be part of an online platform, but a platform can also be an operating system or device type.
Meaning
Computing system environment
Collocations
software platform
|mobile platform
|digital platform
|cross-platform
Synonyms
system (A general term for a computing environment, less specific about software layers.)
Antonyms
application (An application runs on a platform, so it is a different layer of computing.)
Themes
technology
|computing
Definition
The type of computer system or software that other programs work on.
The underlying hardware and software environment in which programs run, such as an operating system or device type.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
campaign on [a/the] platform of [policy]
She ran on a platform of education reform.
Oktatási reformot hirdető programmal indult a választáson.
The party's platform includes tax cuts and healthcare changes.
A párt programja adócsökkentéseket és egészségügyi változtatásokat tartalmaz.
Voters were drawn to his environmental platform.
Their platform focuses on workers' rights.
The candidate promised to stick to her campaign platform.
Learner examples
He ran on a clean energy platform.
Tiszta energiára épülő programmal indult a választáson.
The party's platform is about jobs.
A párt programja a munkahelyekről szól.
They have a health care platform.
This is a strong political platform.
The leader talks about the party's platform.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'platform' with 'stage' in politics. In this sense, it's about ideas, not a physical place.
Meaning
Political policy program
Collocations
political platform
|party platform
|run on a platform
Synonyms
manifesto (A public written declaration of policies, often more detailed than 'platform'.)
Antonyms
opposition policy (Policies that oppose those in the stated platform.)
Themes
politics
Definition
The ideas and plans that a political party says it will follow if it gets power.
The declared set of policies and goals of a political party or candidate.
NOUN
A2
4
Usage pattern:
stand on [a/the] platform
The mayor addressed the crowd from a wooden platform.
A polgármester egy faemelvényről beszélt a tömeghez.
A small platform was set up for the band.
Egy kis színpadot állítottak fel a zenekarnak.
He stepped onto the platform to give his speech.
The award was presented from the main platform.
They built a temporary platform for the event.
Learner examples
He stands on the platform to speak.
Az emelvényen áll, hogy beszédet mondjon.
They play music on the platform.
A színpadon zenélnek.
She goes up to the platform.
We see a big wooden platform.
The teacher talks from the small platform.
Meaning
Raised stage for speaking or performing
Collocations
speaker's platform
|wooden platform
|stand on the platform
Synonyms
stage ('Stage' is more often used in entertainment contexts; 'platform' can be for speeches or ceremonies.)
Antonyms
floor (The main ground level, as opposed to an elevated surface.)
Themes
events
|public speaking
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
A flat area above the ground where a person speaks or performs.
A raised flat surface used for speeches, performances, or presentations.
Grammar
Dictionary form
platform
IPA
GB/plˈætfˌɔɹm/
US/plˈætfˌɔɹm/
Syllables & stress
plat - form (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (plat)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: platform
- Plural: platforms
Word family
Forms
platforms
noun
Negative and opposite forms
deplatform
verb
Expressions
give someone a platform
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ə plˈætfˌɔɹm/
fixed phrase
Provide opportunity to speak publicly
To allow someone to share their ideas with many people.
Examples
- The conference gave young scientists a platform to share their research.
- Social media has given many people a platform to speak out about issues.
on the same platform
1/ˈɔn ðə sˈeɪm plˈætfˌɔɹm/
fixed phrase
In same boarding or speaking location
In the same place for getting on transport or giving a talk.
Examples
- We were waiting on the same platform for different trains.
- Both speakers will appear on the same platform during the event.
social media platform
1/sˈoʊʃəl mˈidiə plˈætfˌɔɹm/
fixed phrase
Online service for social networking and content sharing
A website or app where people share information and talk to each other online.
Examples
- Instagram is a popular social media platform for sharing photos.
- Many businesses use social media platforms to reach customers.