Term: headquarters
Headquarters (noun) /ˈhedˌkwɔːr.tərz/:
The main office of an organization (such as a company or a military unit). LV: galvenā mītne, štābs, administrācijas ēka.
Example sentences:
- The tech giant moved its global headquarters from California to Texas last year.
- Police headquarters is located in the city center, right next to the courthouse.
- During the mission, the soldiers received their orders directly from headquarters.
Common usage notes:
- Plural form: The word “headquarters” is usually used with a plural verb (e.g., Headquarters are…), but it can also be used as a singular noun (e.g., Headquarters is…). It is almost always spelled with an “s” at the end, even when referring to one location.
- Abbreviation: Often shortened to HQ.
Common phrases:
- Global Headquarters (GHQ): The primary center for a company that operates in many countries.”London serves as the company’s global headquarters.”
- Regional Headquarters: An office that manages operations for a specific geographic area (e.g., Europe or Asia).
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
headquarters (noun plural but singular or plural in construction)1.
a place from which a commander performs the functions of command
2.
the administrative center of an enterprise
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
headquarters (noun plural)1.
a place from which authority is exercised
SYNONYMS:
command, headquartersRELATED WORDS:
high command; center, home; capital2.
the place from which a commander runs operations
SYNONYMS:
base, command post, headquartersRELATED WORDS:
home, seat