headquarters
/ˈhɛdkwɔːrtərz/
main office, central command
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The main office or central command center of an organization, company, or military unit.
"The company's headquarters are located in New York City."
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The company announced that its new headquarters will be built in Seattle.
The company announced that its new main office will be built in Seattle.
The CEO often visits the regional offices, but most of his work is done at the headquarters.
The CEO often visits the regional offices, but most of his work is done at the main office.
Security was heightened around the military headquarters after the recent threats.
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How do you pronounce headquarters?
headquarters is pronounced [/ˈhɛdkwɔːrtərz/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does headquarters mean?
headquarters means "main office, central command". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is headquarters?
headquarters is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The company announced that its new headquarters will be built in Seattle." — used to mean "main office, central command".
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