depot in English
- depot⇄depot, noun, verb.
- depot⇄noun 1. a railroad or bus station.
2. a storehouse; warehouse.
Ex. It predicts in advance what the depots will need and has parts shipped before they are requisitioned (Newsweek).
3. a place where military supplies are stored.
- depot⇄v.t. to place in a depot.
Ex. When near the summit, CaptainScott told ... the party to depot their surplus and return (H. G. Ponting).
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Depot
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
English (UK): /ˈdɛp.oʊ/
English (US): /ˈdiː.poʊ/
Definitions
- A place where goods, supplies, or vehicles are stored before being distributed.
- A bus or train station, particularly one serving as a hub for transportation.
- A military storehouse for supplies and equipment.
Usage Examples
- The company built a large depot for its delivery trucks outside the city.
- The train arrived at the central depot five minutes late.
- The army stored weapons and food in a secure military depot.
Etymology
Derived from the French dépôt ("a place of deposit"), from Latin depositum ("deposit, store"). The term was introduced into English in the late 17th century.
Synonyms
- Warehouse
- Station
- Storehouse
- Terminal
Antonyms
- Distribution center
- Outpost
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Dépôt | /de.po/ |
| Spanish | Depósito | /deˈpo.si.to/ |
| German | Depot | /deˈpoː/ |
| Hindi | गोदाम | /ɡoː.d̪ɑːm/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 仓库 | /cāng kù/ |
| Russian | Депо | /dʲɪˈpo/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In the UK, "depot" is usually pronounced as /ˈdɛp.oʊ/, while in the US, it is more commonly pronounced as /ˈdiː.poʊ/.
Historical Usage
Initially used in the 18th century to describe military storehouses, the term "depot" later expanded to include transportation hubs and commercial storage facilities.
Cultural Nuances
The word "depot" is frequently used in logistics and transportation industries, and in military contexts, it refers to storage and distribution points.
More Information
Depots play a crucial role in supply chain management, ensuring efficient storage and transportation of goods. Major logistics companies operate depots worldwide to streamline deliveries.