A body of troops stationed in a fort or fortified town, to defend it against an enemy, or to keep the inhabitants in subjection.

A fort, castle or fortified town, furnished with troops to defend it.

The state of being placed in a fortification for its defense; as troops laid in garrison.

To place troops in a fortress for its defense; to furnish with soldiers; as, to garrison a fort or town.

To secure or defend by fortresses manned with troops; as, to garrison a conquered territory.