stations

(noun) (Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary. Synonyms: Stations, Stations of the Cross.

(noun) a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose. Synonyms: station. Examples: "He started looking for a gas station." "The train pulled into the station."

(noun) proper or designated social situation. Synonyms: place, station. Examples: "He overstepped his place." "The responsibilities of a man in his station." "Married above her station."

(noun) (nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty. Synonyms: station.

(noun) the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand. Synonyms: post, station. Examples: "A soldier manned the entrance post." "A sentry station."

(noun) the frequency assigned to a broadcasting station. Synonyms: station.

(verb) assign to a station. Synonyms: station, post, send, place.