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platform

In modern English, the word is most commonly used in technology contexts to describe software environments (like iOS or Android). When used as a verb, "to platform" is relatively new and more common in social justice or artistic contexts. It means giving someone a voice or visibility. In British English, the railway meaning is very common; in American English, this is often called a "platform" but sometimes referred to as a "boarding area" depending on the station size.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is procrastinating in the library while Fatima is actually working.
Chloe Smith

I'm totally hitting a wall. Which platform are we using for the presentation?

Chloe Smith
Fatima
Fatima

Canva. I literally told you like three times already.

💡
Chloe uses the idiom 'hitting a wall' to describe her mental exhaustion/writer's block. The word 'platform' refers to the software architecture used for their project, and Fatima's blunt response reflects her frustration with Chloe's chaotic nature.

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noun

A raised floor or stage used for public speaking, performances, or as a base for machinery.

"The speaker stepped up onto the platform to address the crowd."

noun

A railway area beside the tracks where passengers wait for trains.

"The train to London departs from platform 9."

noun

A hardware or software architecture that allows applications to run.

"The new game is available on multiple platforms, including PC and console."

noun

A formal set of principal goals supported by a political party or candidate.

"The candidate's platform focuses heavily on environmental protection."

verb (transitive)

To provide a stage or opportunity for someone or something to be seen or heard.

"The festival aims to platform emerging artists from marginalized communities."

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