station

1 the place where someone is assigned to stand or remain <the soldiers remained at their station even though a huge enemy force was approaching> Synonyms position, post, quarter Related Words assignment, brief, business, charge, detail, job, operation

2 a regular stopping place <the historic house was once a station on the Underground Railroad, the network that helped slaves reach freedom in the North> Synonyms stop, way station Related Words depot, terminal; layover, stopover; outstation

3 the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement <in colonial America, women occupied the lowest station in society and were not allowed to take part in public life> Synonyms degree, echelon, footing, level, place, position, ranking, reach(es), rung, situation, standing, rank, status, stratumRelated Words condition, estate, order, walk; capacity, function; rating

4 a general way of holding the body <the palace guards are required to maintain a rigid station> Synonyms attitude, carriage, poise, stance, postureRelated Words attention; body language; pose, seat; bearing, behavior, conduct, demeanor, deportment; air, poise, presence; aspect, look, mien