Meaning of the word substation in English

What does substation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

substation

US /ˌsʌbˈsteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌsʌbˈsteɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

a subsidiary station of a large organization or system

Example:
The police established a temporary substation in the crowded market area.
The company plans to open a new substation in the northern part of the city.
2.

an electrical station that steps up or steps down voltage

Example:
The power outage was caused by a fault at the local electrical substation.
New homes will require an upgrade to the existing power substation.