a flat, raised surface or structure that people or things can stand on so they are above the area around them
The speaker stood on the wooden platform to address the crowd.
Workers used a metal platform to reach the high ceiling of the theater.
✦ from Old French plateforme “ground plan”, later “raised, flat structure”, from plat “flat” + forme “form”
a long, flat area beside a railway or subway track where passengers get on and off trains
Early commuters waited on the chilly platform for the 7 a.m. train.
He sprinted along the platform and leapt aboard just before the doors closed.
the basic computer system, operating system, or environment that software or digital services run on
The app works on any mobile platform, including Android and iOS.
Before releasing the game, the studio chose PC as its primary platform.
the set of main goals and policies that a political party or candidate promises to follow
The candidate’s platform includes affordable housing and clean energy.
Voters read the party’s platform before the national convention.
a place, service, or situation that allows someone to publicly share ideas, products, or talents
The festival gave young artists a platform to showcase their music.
Social media provided her with a global platform for her photography.
a shoe with an unusually thick sole that adds extra height
She paired her dress with red platform to stand out at the party.
Thick black platform were popular in the 1970s.
