depot (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːpoʊ/

Definition

A place where goods are stored or a public transport vehicle (like a bus or train) is kept when not in use.

Examples

• The old train depot has been converted into a popular restaurant.

• All buses return to the depot at the end of the day for maintenance.

• We need to pick up the supplies from the central depot.

How to Use depot

depot for (prepositional phrase)

Used to indicate the purpose or contents of the depot. — "This is a major depot for emergency supplies."

return to the depot (collocation)

For a vehicle (bus, train) to go back to its designated parking and maintenance area. — "The last bus is scheduled to return to the depot at 11 PM."

Synonyms of depot

Words with a similar meaning to depot:

• warehouse
• station
• storage
• terminal

Antonyms of depot

Words with the opposite meaning to depot:

• source
• origin

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