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headquarters

[hed-kwawr-terz, -kwaw-]

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noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

plural

headquarters

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.

headquarters

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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

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Other Word Forms

subheadquarters noun��subheadquarters

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Word History and Origins

Origin of headquarters¹

First recorded in 1640–50; head + quarters

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hundreds of fans, some of whom flew in from overseas, had gathered in front of Hybe's headquarters to celebrate their idols' return.

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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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