English · Work & Business
headquarters
/ˈhedˌkwɔːr.tərz/
[/ˈhedˌkwɔːr.tərz/]
main office
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The main office of an organization, from which it is controlled and managed.
Example
The company moved its headquarters to a modern tower in the center of the city.
The company moved its headquarters to a modern tower in the center of the city.
Etymology
A compound of 'head' (chief) and 'quarters' (a place of residence or station), originally military.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in business and military contexts; often shortened to 'HQ'.