No. 1,671 in Dutch
platform
A raised surface or stage; a framework for communication or service delivery.
In a sentence
Het perron op het station wordt vaak een platform genoemd.
The platform at the station is often called a platform.
This usage of the word "platform" refers to the physical raised structure where passengers board and alight from trains.
Het sociale mediadienst biedt een platform voor gebruikers om ideeën te delen.
The social media service provides a platform for users to share ideas.
Here, "platform" is used metaphorically to describe the virtual environment where users can interact and exchange ideas.
Tijdens de conferentie kreeg ik een platform om mijn onderzoek te presenteren.
During the conference, I was given a platform to present my research.
In this context, "platform" represents an opportunity or means to communicate one's work or ideas to an audience.
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