station

station
station UK US /ˈsteɪʃən/ noun [C]
WORKPLACE the place or desk where someone does their work: »

The guard was away from his station when the alarm sounded.

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You will usually find the receptionist at her station in the lobby.

TRANSPORT a place where trains or buses stop for people to get on or off: »

a bus/subway/train station

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The firm's offices are near Euston station.

COMMUNICATIONS a company that sends out radio or television broadcasts: »

a radio/television/TV station

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It is part of a stable of five major FM stations owned by the Pacifica Radio Foundation.

a building or place used for a particular service or type of work: »

a fire/police/polling station

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a petrol/gas station

See also DOCKING STATION(Cf. ↑docking station), POWER STATION(Cf. ↑power station), WORKSTATION(Cf. ↑workstation)

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