stationed

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Verb station has 1 sense

station, post, base, send, place - assign to a station
--₁ is one way to move, displace

Derived forms: noun station₄, noun station₃
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s somebody PP

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Stationed

Description:

Stationed is the past participle form of the verb "station". It refers to the act of assigning or placing someone or something in a particular location, usually for an extended period of time.

Senses:

Verb - Assigning people: To assign or place individuals or troops in a specific location for a particular purpose, such as military duty or work.
Verb - Positioning objects: To position or locate an object or equipment at a particular place or station for a specific use.

Usages:

Sense 1 - Assigning people:

Example sentence 1: The military stationed a platoon of soldiers near the border to ensure national security.

Example sentence 2: My brother is currently stationed in Germany as part of his military service.

Sense 2 - Positioning objects:

Example sentence 1: The company stationed a surveillance camera on each floor of the building.

Example sentence 2: The lifeguard always stations a rescue tube within reach while on duty.