station Definition - English Dictionary | station Explanations and Pronunciations

(astronomy) The apparent standing still of a superior planet just before it begins or ends its retrograde motion.

The next station is Esperanza. ‎
It's right across from the bus station. ‎
From my station at the front door, I greeted every visitor. ‎
All ships are on station, Admiral. ‎
Localities across New Jersey imposed curfews to prevent looting. In Monmouth, Ocean and other counties, people waited for hours for gasoline at the few stations that had electricity. Supermarket shelves were stripped bare.

The police station is opposite the fire station. ‎
The waitress was at her station preparing three checks. ‎
She had a boyfriend at the station. ‎
I used to work at a radio station. ‎
There was movement at the station, for the word had passed around, / that the colt from old Regret had got away,

One of the Stations of the Cross.

(mining) An enlargement in a shaft or galley, used as a landing, or passing place, or for the accommodation of a pump, tank, etc.

To put in place to perform a task.
1. The host stationed me at the front door to greet visitors.

More Examples

Used in the Middle of Sentence
- She motions with the needle across the station to the paralysed, slack-handed clock.
- The police station is opposite the fire station. ‎
- Lines were long at the polling stations here well before morning had unscrolled its first light.
Used in the Ending of Sentence
- I bought a ham and cheese slice at the service station.
- We were running on fumes by the time we arrived, but we made it to the next gas station.
- The thief finally turned himself in at the police station.

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