Word: Headquarters

Pronunciation

/ˌhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

Definitions

• Noun: The main administrative office or center of an organization, typically where key decisions are made and from which other branches or operations are directed. It can also refer to the building or complex that houses such an office.

Example sentences:

• The company’s global headquarters is located in New York City.
• After the merger, they decided to consolidate their headquarters in Silicon Valley.

Phrases:

• “Headquarters staff” refers to the personnel who work at the central administrative office.
• “Report to headquarters” means to communicate with or go to the main office for instructions or guidance.
• “Headquarters issued a directive” implies that a decision or instruction came from the top level of management.

Synonyms

• Main office
• Corporate office
• Home office
• Central office
• Base of operations
• Administrative center
• HQ (abbreviation)