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:

1. The tech giant moved its global headquarters from California to Texas last year.
2. Police headquarters is located in the city center, right next to the courthouse.
3. 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).