noun

1. A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.

2. A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.

3. A place or an opportunity to express one's opinion; a tribune.

   “This new talk show will give a platform to everyday men and women.”

Synonyms: dais, podium, podium

verb

1. To furnish with or shape into a platform

2. To place on, or as if on, a platform.

3. To form a plan of; to model; to lay out.