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headquarters

/'hed'kwɔ:təz/
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Word: Headquarters

Part of Speech: Noun (usually plural)

Definition:Headquarters, often abbreviated as "HQ," refers to the main office or center of operations for a company or organization. It's where key decisions are made and where important staff work. In a military context, it can also refer to the main command center from which a leader manages operations and staff.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "headquarters" when talking about the main office of a business or the central command of a military unit.
  • It is commonly used in plural form (headquarters), even when referring to a single location.
Examples:
  1. Business Context: Many global corporations have their headquarters in major cities like New York or London.
  2. Military Context: The general's headquarters were located in a large building on the base.
Advanced Usage:

In more complex discussions, "headquarters" can refer to the strategic planning and operations center for organizations, especially in times of crisis or during significant projects.

Word Variants:
  • There are no direct variants of "headquarters," but you might encounter related terms like "branch," "office," or "administrative center," which refer to different types of locations within an organization.
Different Meanings:
  1. Business Headquarters: The main office of a company where the top executives work.
  2. Military Headquarters: The command center for military operations, where leaders strategize and coordinate efforts.
Synonyms:
  • Main office
  • Central office
  • Command center (for military context)
  • Administrative center
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • Although there are no specific idioms that include "headquarters," you may hear phrases like "set up headquarters," meaning to establish a main office or command center in a particular location.
Noun
  1. (plural) a military unit consisting of a commander and the headquarters staff
  2. the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command
    • the general's headquarters were a couple of large tents
  3. (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
    • many companies have their headquarters in New York

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