platform
11platform — I noun assumed position, attitude, body of principles, campaign promises, course, course of action, declaration, declaration of policy, doctrine, line of conduct, outlook, party line, party planks, plan, plan of action, point of view, policy,… …
12platform — ► NOUN 1) a raised level surface on which people or things can stand. 2) a raised structure along the side of a railway track where passengers get on and off trains. 3) a raised structure standing in the sea from which oil or gas wells can be… …
13Platform — The word platform is used in several different contexts, usually referring to some kind of standing surface used to support things, give them stability, or visibility:* Railway platform, an area at a train station to alight from/embark on trains… …
14Platform 11 — Rail Users Ireland (previously Platform 11) is a rail transport pressure group in Ireland whose agenda is centred on the idea that there is an economic case for expanding rail transport in Ireland though better utilization of existing… …
15platform — n. raised stage 1) to mount ( ascend ) a platform 2) from a platform (to speak from a platform) 3) a launching platform statement of policies (esp. AE; BE prefers manifesto) 4) to draft, draw up a platform 5) to adopt a platform 6) a party;… …
16platform — noun 1 raised floor ADJECTIVE ▪ high, raised ▪ wooden VERB + PLATFORM ▪ mount, stand on ▪ The king mounted t …
17platform — [[t]plæ̱tfɔː(r)m[/t]] ♦♦♦ platforms 1) N COUNT A platform is a flat, raised structure, usually made of wood, which people stand on when they make speeches or give a performance. Nick finished what he was saying and jumped down from the platform.… …
18platform — plat|form W3 [ˈplætfo:m US fo:rm] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(train)¦ 2¦(for speeches)¦ 3¦(politics)¦ 4¦(structure)¦ 5¦(computers)¦ 6¦(express ideas)¦ 7¦(bus)¦ 8¦(shoes)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1500 1600; …
19platform */*/ — UK [ˈplætˌfɔː(r)m] / US [ˈplætˌfɔrm] noun [countable] Word forms platform : singular platform plural platforms 1) a structure for people to stand on that has been built so that it is higher than the ground There is a viewing platform where… …
20platform — platformless, adj. /plat fawrm/, n. 1. a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area. 2. a raised flooring or other horizontal surface, such as, in a hall or meeting place, a stage for… …
