Stations: meaning, definitions and examples

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stations

 

[ หˆsteษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation

Places where trains, buses, or trams regularly stop so that passengers can get on or off.

Synonyms

depots, stops, terminals

Examples of usage

  • At train stations, passengers can buy tickets and wait for their train.
  • The bus station is located in the city center.
  • Trams run through the city and stop at various stations.
  • Passengers should pay attention to the announcements at the station.
  • I missed my stop because I fell asleep on the train.
Context #2 | Noun

broadcasting

Radio or television channels that broadcast on a particular frequency or to a specific region.

Synonyms

broadcasts, channels

Examples of usage

  • There are several radio stations that play different genres of music.
  • The TV station is known for its local news coverage.
  • People can tune in to their favorite station for the latest updates.
  • The radio station is hosting a live show tomorrow.
  • She works as a presenter on a popular TV station.

Translations

Translations of the word "stations" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estaรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stationen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stasiun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐะฝั†ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stacje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ง… (ใˆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท istasyonlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ญ (yeok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุทุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stanice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stanice

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฆ็ซ™ (chฤ“zhร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ postaje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถรฐvar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะฐะฝั†ะธัะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stansiyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estaciones

Etymology

The word 'stations' originated from the Latin word 'statio', which meant 'a post or station.' In the context of transportation, the term evolved to refer to places where vehicles stop for passengers. In broadcasting, the term was used to describe channels that broadcast on specific frequencies. Over time, 'stations' became commonly used in various contexts, reflecting the idea of a fixed location or position for specific purposes.

See also: stationary, stationery.

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