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depot

 

[ หˆdiหpษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation

A depot is a place where buses, trains, or other vehicles stop to pick up or drop off passengers or goods.

Synonyms

station, stop, terminal.

Examples of usage

  • The bus depot is located in the city center.
  • She arrived at the train depot just in time for her departure.
Context #2 | Noun

military

In military terms, a depot is a place where military supplies, equipment, or troops are stored or assembled for distribution.

Synonyms

base, storage facility, warehouse.

Examples of usage

  • The army established a depot to store ammunition and supplies.
  • Troops were dispatched from the depot to various locations.
Context #3 | Noun

retail

In retail, a depot can refer to a large warehouse or storehouse where goods are stored before being distributed to retail outlets.

Synonyms

distribution center, storage facility, warehouse.

Examples of usage

  • The company's depot in the outskirts of town stores all the inventory.
  • Goods are dispatched from the depot to stores across the country.

Translations

Translations of the word "depot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น depรณsito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฆเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Depot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ depot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะฟะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ depot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ€‰ๅบซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉpรดt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ depรณsito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท depo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐฝ๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชูˆุฏุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ depot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ depot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไป“ๅบ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ depo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geymsla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะนะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒžแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anbar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ depรณsito

Etymology

The word 'depot' originates from the French word 'dรฉpรดt', which means a storehouse or depot. It was first used in English in the early 19th century to refer to a place where military supplies were stored. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to transportation, military logistics, and retail storage. The concept of a depot has been essential in facilitating the movement and storage of goods and personnel in different sectors.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,696 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.