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