station

/ˈsteɪʃən/ noun [C]

Definition

› WORKPLACE the place or desk where someone does their work: The guard was away from his station when the alarm sounded. 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 The firm's offices are near Euston station.

› COMMUNICATIONS a company that sends out radio or television broadcasts: a radio/television/TV station 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 a petrol/gas station

→ See also docking station, power station, workstation

(Definition of station noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)