station

/stˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˈsteɪʃən/

Station

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

a company or building where TV or radio programs are being broadcast

the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

synonyms : post

(nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty

proper or designated social situation

synonyms : place

to station

MAIN VERB

to send a person to a particular place in order to carry out a duty, particularly a military person

synonyms : place

Examples

1. The rebels held the radio station.

2. The radio station played the hit song every hour.

3. The taxi station is just a short walk from my apartment.

4. The slow train arrived at the station behind schedule.