station to station

Stop by stop

Station to station describes communication or travel proceeding through intermediate points rather than directly.

In telecommunications, a station-to-station call connects to any available person at a number, as opposed to a person-to-person call requiring a specific individual.

The phrase also describes movement between fixed points: The inspector traveled station to station along the rail line.

Related

transient · movement · broadcast · relay · call and response · handoff · pilgrimage · Bowie · album track · signal · transmission · satellite · connectivity · assembly line · depot · frequency · migrate · on the move

Opposites
directness of travel/communication

station to stationexpress

State or fast train

direct · nonstop · straight through · uninterrupted · continuous

TELEPHONE CALL ROUTING (historical)

station to stationperson to person

Direct individual exchange

person-to-person · direct dial

Family

station, stations, stationary, stationery, stationed, stationing, static, statics, statism

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G