headquarters | ||
1. | [ noun ] (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise | |
Synonyms: | main_office home_office home_base central_office | |
Examples: | "many companies have their headquarters in New York" |
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Related terms: | office mukataa plural | |
2. | [ noun ] (usually plural) the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command | |
Synonyms: | military_headquarters HQ | |
Examples: | "the general's headquarters were a couple of large tents" |
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Related terms: | military_installation command_post guardhouse military plural | |
3. | [ noun ] (military) a military unit consisting of a commander and the headquarters staff | |
Related terms: | military_unit aclant ace headquarters_staff military plural | |