Depots: meaning, definitions and examples
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depots
[ ˈdiːpəʊ ]
storage facility
Depots are large buildings or areas where goods are stored before being distributed or sold. They are commonly used by businesses to store their inventory.
Synonyms
distribution center, storage facility, warehouse
Examples of usage
- Goods are usually stored in depots before being transported to various locations.
- The depot is responsible for managing the inventory and ensuring timely deliveries.
bus or train station
Depots can also refer to bus or train stations where vehicles are parked, maintained, and serviced.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bus depot is located in the city center for easy access to commuters.
- Our train will depart from the depot on platform 3.
Translations
Translations of the word "depots" in other languages:
🇵🇹 depósitos
🇮🇳 गोदाम
🇩🇪 Depots
🇮🇩 gudang
🇺🇦 депо
🇵🇱 magazyny
🇯🇵 倉庫
🇫🇷 dépôts
🇪🇸 depósitos
🇹🇷 depolar
🇰🇷 창고
🇸🇦 مستودعات
🇨🇿 sklady
🇸🇰 sklady
🇨🇳 仓库
🇸🇮 skladišča
🇮🇸 geymur
🇰🇿 қоймалар
🇬🇪 საწყობები
🇦🇿 anbarlar
🇲🇽 depósitos
Word origin
The word 'depot' originated in French, from the Old French word 'depot', meaning 'a deposit or storehouse'. It entered the English language in the late 18th century. Initially used in a military context to refer to a place where military supplies were stored, the term later expanded to include commercial storage facilities and transportation stations.