platform
US
/ˈplæt.fɔːrm/
UK
/ˈplæt.fɔːm/
Meaning
A digital service or system where people access content, use tools, or connect with others.
ऐसी डिजिटल सेवा या प्रणाली जहाँ लोग सामग्री देखते हैं, टूल इस्तेमाल करते हैं या एक-दूसरे से जुड़ते हैं।
Examples
“Our school uses an online platform to share assignments with students.”
“She sells handmade jewellery through a popular shopping platform.”
“The platform allows small businesses to reach customers across India.”
Useful patterns
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Not natural: I found the course from an online platform.
Better: I found the course on an online platform.
Use “on” when saying that content or a course is available on a digital platform.
डिजिटल प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पर उपलब्ध चीज़ के लिए आम तौर पर “on” कहते हैं, “from” नहीं।
Not natural: The platform allows users to sharing files.
Better: The platform allows users to share files.
After “allows someone to,” use the base form of the verb, not its -ing form.
“Allows someone to” के बाद verb का base form आता है, -ing वाला रूप नहीं।
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Learner tip
For digital services, say “on a platform”; “platform” can also mean a raised stage or a set of political ideas.
डिजिटल सेवा के लिए “on a platform” कहें; “platform” का मतलब ऊँचा मंच या राजनीतिक विचारों का समूह भी हो सकता है।