station

²station

verb

sta·tionedsta·tion·ing\ˈstā-sh(ə-)niŋ\

Definition of STATION

transitive verb

: to assign to or set in a station or position : post <station a guard at the door>

Examples of STATION

1. He stationed the guards around the camp.
2. They stationed troops at the border.
3. He stationed himself by the door to greet the guests.

First Known Use of STATION

1742

Related to STATION

Synonyms: detail, ²post

Related Words: set; appoint; place, position

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