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/
Noun
1.
a subsidiary station of a large organization or system
Example:
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The police established a temporary substation in the crowded market area.
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The company plans to open a new substation in the northern part of the city.
Synonym:
2.
an electrical station that steps up or steps down voltage
Example:
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The power outage was caused by a fault at the local electrical substation.
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New homes will require an upgrade to the existing power substation.