Meaning & Definition of Headquarters in English
English⟶
Headquarters
/hɛdkwɔrtərz/
noun
1. (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
- "Many companies have their headquarters in new york"
synonym:
- headquarters,
- central office,
- main office,
- home office,
- home base
2. The military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command
- "The general's headquarters were a couple of large tents"
synonym:
- headquarters,
- HQ,
- military headquarters
3. (plural) a military unit consisting of a commander and the headquarters staff
synonym:
- headquarters
Examples of using
Flags of the world fly proudly at the United Nations headquarters.