substation

IPA: sˈʌbsteɪʃʌn

A site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed and/or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.
A satellite police station serving one neighborhood or part of a larger jurisdiction.

Examples of "substation" in Sentences

The substation was humming with electrical activity as workers rushed to make repairs after a power outage
The new substation was built on the outskirts of town to help meet the growing demand for electricity in the area
The engineers carefully monitored the substation's voltage levels to ensure a steady supply of power to homes and businesses
The substation's transformer suddenly malfunctioned, causing a brief disruption in the electrical grid
Residents were advised to stay away from the substation due to the high voltage cables and dangerous equipment present