Platform - translation, pronunciation and examples
platform
boarding area
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When to use platform
Встретимся на платформе 2 у информационного табло.
Они ждали на платформе, пока не подошёл экспресс.
platform usage examples
Встретимся на платформе 2 у информационного табло.
Meet me on platform 2 by the information board.
Они ждали на платформе, пока не подошёл экспресс.
They waited on the platform until the express train arrived.
Similar words
the raised area beside railway tracks where passengers board and alight
refers to the whole facility (building, tracks, platforms), not only the boarding area
a designated spot where buses or taxis stop; similar in function for boarding but vehicle-specific
a recessed parking or boarding area (e.g., bus bay); similar to a platform area but usually inset from the lane
a platform along the shore where ships load and unload; maritime equivalent of a boarding area
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platform synonyms
What's the difference between platform / station / stand / bay / quay / dock
the raised area beside railway tracks where passengers board and alight
The train stopped at platform 3.
Поезд остановился на платформе 3.
refers to the whole facility (building, tracks, platforms), not only the boarding area
We arrived at the station early to buy tickets.
Мы приехали на станцию заранее, чтобы купить билеты.
a designated spot where buses or taxis stop; similar in function for boarding but vehicle-specific
The bus leaves from stand 5.
Автобус отправляется со стоянки 5.
a recessed parking or boarding area (e.g., bus bay); similar to a platform area but usually inset from the lane
The coach will pull into bay 2 to pick up passengers.
Автобус заедет в бокс 2, чтобы забрать пассажиров.
a platform along the shore where ships load and unload; maritime equivalent of a boarding area
The ferry pulled up alongside the quay.
Паром подошёл к причалу.
a place where ships are moored and loaded/unloaded; maritime area for docking rather than a passenger platform at a station
The cargo ship moved into the dock for unloading.
Грузовое судно зашло в док для разгрузки.
a large open area in a station or airport that connects platforms, gates and services; broader than a single platform
We met in the concourse before going to the platform.
Мы встретились в зале вокзала перед походом на платформу.
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How to pronounce platform and what this word means
platform translation: платформа. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce platform
/ˈplætfɔːm/
platform translation
платформа
platform examples
Meet me on platform 2 by the information board.
platform transcription
/ˈplætfɔːm/, /ə ˈplætfɔrm/
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Questions about this word
platform meaning: what does it mean?
boarding area
platform pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
platform is pronounced as /ˈplætfɔːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
platform definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Meet me on platform 2 by the information board. Translation: Встретимся на платформе 2 у информационного табло.
Is platform part of SMM vocabulary?
Yes, platform (платформа) can be learned in the SMM topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is platform part of On the Road vocabulary?
Yes, platform (платформа) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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