substation Definition
- 1a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed and controlled for distribution to consumers
- 2a place where trains or buses start and end their journeys, where passengers get on and off
Using substation: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "substation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The substation distributes electricity to the surrounding areas.
Example
The train will depart from the substation at 9 am.
Example
The bus substation is located in the city center.
substation Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for substation
- terminal
- transformer station
- distribution station
- power station
Phrases with substation
Example
The heart and lungs are important substations of the body.
the use of technology to automate the operation of a substation
Example
Substation automation has improved the efficiency and reliability of power distribution.
a device used to transform the voltage of electricity in a substation
Example
The substation transformer converts high-voltage electricity to low-voltage electricity for distribution.
Summary: substation in Brief
A 'substation' [ˈsʌbstəʊʃ(ə)n] is a subsidiary station that transforms and controls electricity for distribution to consumers. It can also refer to a place where trains or buses start and end their journeys. Examples include 'The substation distributes electricity to the surrounding areas.' and 'The train will depart from the substation at 9 am.' Phrases like 'substations of the body' and 'substation automation' extend the term's meaning.
