station

/ˈsteɪʃən/
noun
  1. A place where trains, buses, or other vehicles regularly stop to pick up and drop off passengers.
    • The bus station is located in the center of town.
    • She got off at the last station and walked home.
    • We waited at the train station for the 8:15 express.
  2. A building or place used for a particular service or activity.
    • The fire station responded to the alarm within minutes.
    • He works at a gas station on the highway.
    • The police station is open 24 hours a day.
  3. A person's social rank or position in life.
    • She never forgot her humble station in life.
    • He treated everyone with respect, regardless of their station.
    • In some societies, people are expected to marry within their station.
verb
  1. To assign someone to a particular place or position for a duty.
    • The manager stationed a guard at the entrance.
    • Soldiers were stationed along the border.
    • They stationed volunteers at every door to help guests.
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