depot

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a place where buses, trains, or trucks are kept and repaired when not in use.

n. a facility for the storage, maintenance, and dispatch of public transport or commercial vehicles.

“The last bus returns to the depot at midnight for cleaning and maintenance.”

“Engineers at the railway depot worked through the night to repair the damaged carriages before the morning commute began.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Military Formal

n. a place where military supplies are kept or where new soldiers are trained.

n. a military establishment for the storage of equipment or the reception and training of recruits.

“The soldiers were sent to the training depot for six weeks of basic instruction.”

“The ammunition depot was situated far from the front lines to protect the primary stockpile from aerial bombardment.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Medicine Technical

n. a type of medicine injected into the body that releases slowly over a long time.

n. a pharmacological formulation designed to release its active ingredient consistently over a prolonged period following injection.

“The doctor suggested a depot injection so the patient wouldn't have to take pills every day.”

“Administering the medication as a monthly depot ensures stable plasma concentrations and improves long-term adherence in patients with chronic conditions.”