1. noun
a) A stopping place
the cross legs [are] moving or resting together, so that two are always in motion and two in station at the same time [...].
b) A regular stopping place for ground transportation.
The next station is Esperanza.
2. verb
a) To put in place to perform a task.
The host stationed me at the front door to greet visitors.
b) To put in place to perform military duty.
They stationed me overseas just as fighting broke out.
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