station
Place where transport stops
A place where buses, trains, or other public vehicles stop for people to get on or off.
at [a/the] station
- We waited for her at the train station.
- The bus station was crowded with commuters.
- He met me outside the subway station.
- The police station is two blocks from here.
- They arrived at the railway station just before the train departed.
- I go to the bus station every morning.
- She is waiting at the train station.
- We meet at the subway station.
- The police station is near my house.
Building for organizational work
A place where people work for a group like the police, fire department, or army.
at [a/the] station
- The firefighters rushed back to the station after the call.
- She works at the local police station.
- Soldiers were stationed at the military station near the border.
- My father works at the fire station.
- We went to the police station to ask for help.
- There is a military station outside the city.
Assign to work in a place
To send someone to stay and work in a place, often for the army or police.
to station [someone] [somewhere]
- The army stationed soldiers along the border.
- Security guards were stationed at every entrance.
- They stationed extra staff at the check-in counters during the holiday rush.
- The army will station many soldiers here.
- They will station guards at the gate.
- Police are stationed outside the building.
Person's social rank or status
A person's level or position in society.
- He rose from humble station to great wealth.
- Her marriage elevated her social station.
- They treated him according to his station.
- He was born into a high station.
- She married someone of high social station.
- They respected him because of his station.
- Base: station
- Plural: station, stations
- Base: station
- 3rd Person Singular: stations
- Present Participle: stationing
- Past: stationed
fire station
1Building for firefighters and equipment
A building where firefighters work and keep their trucks and tools.
- The fire station responded quickly to the call.
- There are two fire stations in our town.
station oneself
1Place oneself deliberately somewhere
To stand or sit in a place on purpose, ready to do something.
- She stationed herself by the door to greet guests.
- He stationed himself near the exit.
station wagon
1Car with extended rear cargo area
A car with extra space in the back and a door at the back.
- They loaded their camping gear into the station wagon.
- He drives an old red station wagon.
train station
1Place where trains stop
A place where trains stop so people can get on or off.
- I'll meet you at the train station at 5 p.m.
- The train station was busy with travelers.
police station
1Building for police work
A building where police officers work.
- He went to the police station to file a report.
- We went to the police station to report the theft.
- The suspect is being held at the police station.
- The police station is just around the corner.