substation

noun sub·sta·tion \ ˈsəb-ˌstā-shən \

Updated on: 14 Apr 2018

Definition of substation

: a subordinate or subsidiary station: such as

a : a branch post office

b : a subsidiary station in which electric current is transformed

c : a police station serving a particular area

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The 15-mile eastern route would pass through southern York County, Pa and Norrisville in northwestern Harford, ending at the Conastone substation in Norrisville.

— david anderson, The Aegis, "Harford bills on power line construction pass in final day of 2018 General Assembly session," 10 Apr. 2018
Crews are putting up fencing at the department's northeast and south central substations.

— CBS News, "Perimeter fencing boosts security at Dallas Police Department substations," 10 Apr. 2018
So apparently, the Clark protest was not the subject of discussion at the south area substation.

— marcos bretón, sacbee, "If one of your deputies hits a protester, what do you do? Dodge and weave | The Sacramento Bee," 3 Apr. 2018
Outside the substation, representatives from Ivy Tech and Vincennes were talking to interested individuals.

— karen caffarini, Post-Tribune, "Funded by state grants, new jobs program draws interest," 23 Mar. 2018
Graduates can land a number of utility jobs such substation technicians and equipment operators, according to the college website.

— jason ruiter, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Puerto Rican receives training in growing lineworker field, hopes to return to help restore power," 20 Mar. 2018
As of now, the city will man the substation for a year then sell it to someone looking to live in the neighborhood.

— roy s. johnson, AL.com, "Policy, passion drive Huntsville councilman Devyn Keith towards future," 4 Mar. 2018
The student was taken into custody at the International Technology Academy on Parkhurstand was transported to the Pontiac substation where he was questioned with his mother present.

— brandon patterson, Detroit Free Press, "Police question Pontiac boy, 8, over threats against teacher, classmate," 28 Mar. 2018
Related stories from Fort Worth Star Telegram Town, school take on kindness — Texas style This North Texas school is getting its own police substation.

— nicholas sakelaris, star-telegram, "That five-year fight over apartments in Trophy Club? It's over | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 27 Mar. 2018

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Definition of substation for English Language Learners

: a place where the strength of electricity is changed as the electricity passes through on its way from the power plant to homes and businesses
: a police station that serves a particular area

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