station meaning and definition

STATION noun

Definition of station (noun)

1. a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
   • "he started looking for a gas station"; "the train pulled into the station"
2. proper or designated social situation
   • "he overstepped his place"; "the responsibilities of a man in his station"; "married above her station"
   • synonyms: place
3. (nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty
4. the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
   • "a soldier manned the entrance post"; "a sentry station"
   • synonyms: post
5. the frequency assigned to a broadcasting station

STATION verb

Definition of station (verb)

1. assign to a station
   • synonyms: place, post, send