English dictionary

station

/'st/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

noun.artifact

Examples
He started looking for a gas station.

The train pulled into the station.

Source: WordNet 3.0
proper or designated social situation

noun.state

Examples
The responsibilities of a man in his station.

Married above her station.

Synonyms place

Source: WordNet 3.0
(nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty

noun.location

Source: WordNet 3.0
the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

noun.location

Examples
A sentry station.

Synonyms post

Source: WordNet 3.0
the frequency assigned to a broadcasting station

noun.attribute

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of standing; also, attitude or pose in standing; posture.

noun

Source: webster1913
In Australia, a sheep run or cattle run, together with the buildings belonging to it; also, the homestead and buildings belonging to such a run.

noun

Source: webster1913

assign to a station

verb.competition

Synonyms place post send

Source: WordNet 3.0
To place; to set; to appoint or assign to the occupation of a post, place, or office; as, to station troops on the right of an army; to station a sentinel on a rampart; to station ships on the coasts of Africa.

verb

Source: webster1913