station

[ˈsteɪʃən]

station Definition

  • 1a place where buses, trains, or subway cars regularly stop to pick up and drop off passengers
  • 2a building or complex of buildings where police officers, firefighters, or other emergency personnel work and are dispatched from
  • 3a place where someone is assigned to work
  • 4a place where someone stands or sits in order to perform a particular activity

Using station: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "station" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'll meet you at the train station.

  • Example

    The fire station is located on Main Street.

  • Example

    She was assigned to a station in the city center.

  • Example

    The artist set up his easel at a station in the park.

station Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using station

  • to arrive at a destination, especially after a long journey

    Example

    After a long day of driving, we finally pulled into the station and checked into our hotel.

  • jumping-off station

    a starting point for a journey or endeavor

    Example

    This job is just a jumping-off station for me. I plan to move on to bigger and better things soon.

  • set up shop/station

    to establish a business or workplace in a particular location

    Example

    After years of working from home, she decided to set up shop in a small office downtown.

Phrases with station

  • gas station

    a place where gasoline and other fuels are sold

    Example

    I need to stop at the gas station to fill up my car.

  • a building where police officers work and are dispatched from

    Example

    He went to the police station to report the theft.

  • a facility that broadcasts radio programs

    Example

    I always listen to the news on the radio station during my commute.

Origins of station

from Latin 'statio', meaning 'a standing, post, station'

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Summary: station in Brief

The term 'station' [ˈsteɪʃən] refers to a place where transportation vehicles stop to pick up and drop off passengers, or where emergency personnel work and are dispatched from. It can also refer to a place where someone is assigned to work or perform a particular activity. Examples include 'I'll meet you at the train station' and 'The fire station is located on Main Street.' Idioms like 'pull into the station' denote arriving at a destination, while 'set up shop/station' implies establishing a business or workplace.

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