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substations

/sʌbˈsteɪʃənz/

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noun

Umspannwerke

A site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed and/or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.

Examples :

"The electricity that powers our homes and schools travels through substations, where it's changed to a safer voltage before entering our buildings. "

Der Strom, der unsere Häuser und Schulen mit Energie versorgt, fließt durch Umspannwerke, wo er in eine sicherere Spannung umgewandelt wird, bevor er in unsere Gebäude gelangt.

utility technology energy electric building industry

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noun

Außenstelle der Polizei, Polizeiwache

A satellite police station serving one neighborhood or part of a larger jurisdiction.

Examples :

"Because the city was so large, the police department built several substations throughout the different neighborhoods to improve response times. "

Da die Stadt so groß war, baute die Polizei mehrere Polizeiwachen in den verschiedenen Stadtteilen, um die Reaktionszeiten zu verbessern.

police area government organization