headquarters
[ hed-kwawr-terz, -kwaw- ]
/ ˈhɛdˌkwɔr tərz, -ˌkwɔ- /
noun, plural head·quar·ters. (used with a singular or plural verb)
a 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.
OTHER WORDS FROM headquarters
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Definition for headquarters (2 of 2)
headquarter
[ hed-kwawr-ter, -kwaw- ]
/ ˈhɛdˌkwɔr tər, -ˌkwɔ- /
verb (used with object)
to situate in headquarters.
verb (used without object)
to establish one's headquarters.
Origin of headquarter
back formation from
headquarters
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British Dictionary definitions for headquarters (1 of 2)
headquarters
/ (ˌhɛdˈkwɔːtəz) /
pl n (sometimes functioning as singular)
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
Abbreviations:
HQ,
h.q.
British Dictionary definitions for headquarters (2 of 2)
headquarter
/ (ˌhɛdˈkwɔːtə) /
verb
informal, mainly US
to place in or establish as headquarters