This is the 1671st most frequent Dutch word.
platform
A raised surface or stage; a framework for communication or service delivery.
This usage of the word "platform" refers to the physical raised structure where passengers board and alight from trains.
Het perron op het station wordt vaak een platform genoemd.
The platform at the station is often called a platform.
Here, "platform" is used metaphorically to describe the virtual environment where users can interact and exchange ideas.
Het sociale mediadienst biedt een platform voor gebruikers om ideeën te delen.
The social media service provides a platform for users to share ideas.
In this context, "platform" represents an opportunity or means to communicate one's work or ideas to an audience.