platform
платформа
boarding area
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platform with Russian translation
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.
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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.
platform synonyms
Related words worth learning together
refers to the whole facility (building, tracks, platforms), not only the boarding area
We arrived at the station early to buy tickets.
a designated spot where buses or taxis stop; similar in function for boarding but vehicle-specific
The bus leaves from stand 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.
a platform along the shore where ships load and unload; maritime equivalent of a boarding area
The ferry pulled up alongside the quay.
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.
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.
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Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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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 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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