station

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈsteɪʃən/
/ˈsteɪʃən/
/ˈsteɪʃən/
Noun
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

A stopping place.

2 Definition

A place where workers are stationed.

3 Definition

Any of the Stations of the Cross.

4 Definition

The Roman Catholic fast of the fourth and sixth days of the week, Wednesday and Friday, in memory of the council which condemned Christ, and of his passion.

5 Definition

A church in which the procession of the clergy halts on stated days to say stated prayers.

6 Definition

Standing; rank; position.

Example Sentences
  • She had ambitions beyond her station.
7 Definition

A broadcasting entity.

Example Sentences
  • I used to listen to that radio station.
8 Definition

A harbour or cove with a foreshore suitable for a facility to support nearby fishing.

9 Definition

Any of a sequence of equally spaced points along a path.

10 Definition

The particular place, or kind of situation, in which a species naturally occurs; a habitat.

11 Definition

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

12 Definition

Post assigned; office; the part or department of public duty which a person is appointed to perform; sphere of duty or occupation; employment.

13 Definition

The position of the foetal head in relation to the distance from the ischial spines, measured in centimetres.

14 Definition

The fact of standing still; motionlessness, stasis.

15 Definition

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

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

(usually passive) To put in place to perform a task.

Example Sentences
  • I was stationed on the pier.
2 Definition

To put in place to perform military duty.

Example Sentences
  • I was stationed at Fort Richie.