station

Definitions

1. noun

   A place where buses or trains regularly stop.

   Examples

   • The bus stops at every station along the route.
   • She waited at the station for the next train.
2. noun

   A building where travelers get on and off vehicles.

   Examples

   • They met at the station before the trip.
   • The station was crowded during rush hour.
   ≈sta≈stn
3. noun

   A place where a person stands or stays for a duty.

   Examples

   • From my station at the front door, I greeted every visitor.
   • All ships are on station, Admiral.
4. noun

   A place where a certain thing is provided.

   Examples

   • He filled his bottle at the water station.
   • Volunteers staffed a first-aid station near the finish line.
5. noun

   A place that sells fuel for cars.

   Examples

   • We stopped at the station to fill up the tank.
   • The station on the corner also sells snacks.
6. noun

   A building where police or firefighters work.

   Examples

   • The suspect was taken to the police station.
   • Firefighters rushed from the station to the scene.
7. noun

   A place where someone does a certain job.

   Examples

   • The waitress was at her station preparing the checks.
   • The research station is run by a team of scientists.
8. noun

   A base for soldiers or air crews.

   Examples

   • Her brother is stationed at the air station.
   • The old station was closed after the Cold War.
   ≈base≈military base
9. noun

   A radio or TV channel, or the company that runs it.

   Examples

   • I used to work at a radio station.
   • I used to listen to that radio station.
   ≈channel
10. noun

    A computer or device on a network.

    Examples

    • The network was made up of a number of stations.
    • Each station needed its own number on the network.