Meaning & Definition of word "Station"
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Station
/ˈsteɪ.ʃən/
noun:
- 1. A place where trains, buses, or other vehicles stop to pick up or drop off passengers.
- Example: I arrived at the train station just in time to catch my train.
- 2. A designated location for a particular activity.
- Example: The research station is located in the Arctic to study climate change.
- 3. A facility for the transmission and reception of signals, especially for radio, television, or telecommunications.
- Example: The radio station broadcasts news updates every hour.
- 4. The position or rank of an individual in a social or organizational hierarchy.
- Example: He worked hard to improve his station in life.
- 5. An establishment of a particular type.
- Example: The gas station was closed for repairs.
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin 'stationem' meaning 'a standing, stopping place'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bus station:
A designated place where buses stop to pick up or drop off passengers.
police station:
A building where police officers work and where people can report crimes.
subway station:
An underground station where subway trains stop for passengers.
Related Words
stationary:
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
station master:
The person in charge of a railway station.
station wagon:
A car designed for carrying passengers and their luggage.
Slang Meanings of station
Meaning: A place where people gather, often in a casual context.
Example Sentence: That cafe is our station after school.
Meaning: A base of operations for a group.
Example Sentence: Their station for planning the event is at my house.