platform (EN)

noun

noun “platform”

1. a raised level surface on which people can stand
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   The speaker stood on the platform to address the crowd.
2. a raised area beside a railway track where passengers get on and off trains
   The train to London is waiting at platform 3.
3. an opportunity or place to express opinions or ideas
   The conference provided a platform for new researchers to present their work.
4. a set of principles or policies of a political party or group
   The candidate's platform includes plans for improving education.
5. the type of computer system or software that something is based on
   This software runs on multiple platforms, including Windows and MacOS.
6. a software system used to provide online services to users
   The social media platform has millions of users around the world.
7. a raised surface used by workers during construction or repairs
   The workers stood on a platform to reach the roof.
8. a base of components shared among different car models
   The new cars are built on a common platform to reduce costs.
9. (in geology) a flat area of rock formed by wave erosion
   We walked across the rocky platform along the shoreline.