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headquarters
[hed-kwawr-terz, -kwaw-]
noun
plural
headquartersa center of operations, as of the police or a business, from which orders are issued; the chief administrative office of an organization.
The operatives were always in touch with headquarters.
the offices or working location of a military commander; the place from which a commander customarily issues orders.
a military unit consisting of the commander, his staff, and other assistants.
headquarters
/ ˌɛˈɔːə /
plural noun
any centre or building from which operations are directed, as in the military, the police, etc
a military formation comprising the commander, his staff, and supporting echelons
Other 51Թ Forms
- subheadquarters nounsubheadquarters
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of headquarters1
Example Sentences
The company took the decision to close its retail shop at its St Sampson headquarters on Saturday, as the protest was due to begin outside it.
A rally involving several thousand people took place in Whitehall in January after police blocked plans to hold a march from Portland Place, near the headquarters of the BBC.
The government was awarded a so-called "golden share", requiring it to be notified of any major changes to Royal Mail's ownership, headquarters location and tax residency.
Hundreds of fans, some of whom flew in from overseas, had gathered in front of Hybe's headquarters to celebrate their idols' return.
These headquarters may seem surprising for a duo that creates award-winning perfumes and has built a following of loyal fans.
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