<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>a body of troops stationed in a fortified place</li><li>the place where such troops are stationed</li><li>any military post, especially a permanent one</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to provide (a fort, town, etc.) with a garrison</li><li>to occupy (a fort, post, station, etc.) with troops</li><li>to put (troops) on duty in a fort, post, station, etc.</li></ul>