station
/stˈeɪʃʌn/
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Definitions
Noun
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose; "he started looking for a gas station"; "the train pulled into the station"
Noun
proper or designated social situation; "he overstepped his place"; "the responsibilities of a man in his station"; "married above her station"
Noun
(nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty
Noun
the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; "a soldier manned the entrance post"; "a sentry station"
Noun
the frequency assigned to a broadcasting station
Verb
assign to a station
More General Terms
displace
facility
installation
move
place
position
radio frequency
rank
social rank
social station
social status
More Specific Terms
bridgehead
broadcast station
broadcasting station
depot
fire station
firehouse
first-aid station
fort
garrison
locate
lookout
niche
observation post
observation station
outpost
outstation
place
police headquarters
police station
power plant
power station
powerhouse
service station
site
station house
substation
terminal
terminus