CEFR B1

depot

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: warehouse, station, storage, terminal

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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."

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