platform

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a flat, raised surface for people to stand on when giving a speech or performing.

n. a raised flooring or stage used for public speaking, musical performances, or technical work.

日本語:壇※

“The mayor stepped up onto the platform to address the crowd.”

“The temporary wooden platform creaked under the weight of the brass band as they prepared for the opening ceremony.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. a computer system, operating system, or website that lets other programs or services run.

n. a major piece of software, such as an operating system or an online service, that serves as a foundation for other applications.

日本語:プラットホーム※

“You can download the app on any mobile platform.”

“The developers decided to migrate their database to a cloud-based platform to improve global accessibility and reduce server costs.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a way or place to share your ideas with many people.

n. a metaphorical space or opportunity to express one's opinions or reach a significant audience.

“Winning the award gave her a platform to talk about climate change.”

“Social media has provided a global platform for activists who were previously ignored by traditional news outlets.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Politics Formal

n. the set of goals and ideas that a political party promises to follow.

n. the declared policy or set of principles of a political party or candidate.

“The party's platform focuses on improving healthcare and education.”

“The candidate's economic platform was built on the promise of significant tax reform and increased infrastructure spending.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun

n. shoes with very thick soles that make the wearer taller.

n. a type of footwear featuring a thick sole, often several inches deep, intended to increase the wearer's height.

“She wore silver platforms to the party to match her dress.”

“Fashion trends in the 1970s were defined by bold patterns and towering platform boots.”

C1 · Advanced Academic

v. to give someone the chance to be heard or seen by many people.

v. to provide someone with an opportunity to express their views or to make a topic visible to the public.

“The festival aims to platform young artists from the local area.”

“Critics argued that the university should not platform speakers who promote hate speech under the guise of academic freedom.”