Meaning of no-platform | Babel Free

Definitions

To deny (a person or organisation) the use of platforms (newspaper columns, speaking engagements, etc) to publish their opinions, etc.

transitive

Examples

“Afaics, "no platforming" has always had a tendency to interpret⟳ and expand⟳ the definitions of what is effectively to be censored, such that (just by coincidence, of course) only the views of those imposing it remain⟳... unopposed....”

“As in the rest⟳ of Europe the establishment won't allow⟳ the matter⟳ to be discussed openly because anyone who believes in limits is a racist so must be no platformed.”

“Concerns have⟳ been raised over attempts to “no platform” speakers with views deemed unacceptable to segments of the student body, as well as attempts to create⟳ safe spaces within universities where criticism is discouraged.”

CEFR level