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platform

платформа

Meaning of platform

boarding area

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EN-UK/ˈplætfɔːm/
EN-US/ə ˈplætfɔrm/
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platform with Russian translation

platform usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Встретимся на платформе 2 у информационного табло.

Meet me on platform 2 by the information board.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Они ждали на платформе, пока не подошёл экспресс.

They waited on the platform until the express train arrived.

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platform belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

platformплатформа
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

platform synonyms

Related words worth learning together

station
refers to the whole facility (building, tracks, platforms), not only the boarding area
stand
a designated spot where buses or taxis stop; similar in function for boarding but vehicle-specific
bay
a recessed parking or boarding area (e.g., bus bay); similar to a platform area but usually inset from the lane
quay
a platform along the shore where ships load and unload; maritime equivalent of a boarding area
dock
a place where ships are moored and loaded/unloaded; maritime area for docking rather than a passenger platform at a station
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🇬🇧en

refers to the whole facility (building, tracks, platforms), not only the boarding area

A2Very Often

We arrived at the station early to buy tickets.

🇬🇧en

a designated spot where buses or taxis stop; similar in function for boarding but vehicle-specific

A2Often

The bus leaves from stand 5.

B
🇬🇧en
bay

a recessed parking or boarding area (e.g., bus bay); similar to a platform area but usually inset from the lane

A2Often

The coach will pull into bay 2 to pick up passengers.

Q
🇬🇧en
quay

a platform along the shore where ships load and unload; maritime equivalent of a boarding area

A2Rarely

The ferry pulled up alongside the quay.

D
🇬🇧en
dock

a place where ships are moored and loaded/unloaded; maritime area for docking rather than a passenger platform at a station

A2Often

The cargo ship moved into the dock for unloading.

C
🇬🇧en
concourse

a large open area in a station or airport that connects platforms, gates and services; broader than a single platform

A2Rarely

We met in the concourse before going to the platform.

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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 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.

Is platform part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, platform (платформа) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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