noun
headquarters
The main place from which an organization is directed.
The company directs its worldwide operations from its Chicago headquarters.
Etymology
Quarters are lodgings or a place of occupation. The head quarters are the principal ones, from which leaders direct the wider organization’s activity.
More examples
- Our headquarters is near the airport.
- All regional managers report to headquarters.
- The charity moves its headquarters to Denver this summer.
Forms
headquarters
Similar words
- head office
- Usually refers to a business's main administrative office.
- base
- An operating location, not necessarily the central directing office.