Cool MateMeaning of Headquarters
a place from which an organization or a military operation is controlled; the people who work there
In simple words: The main office of a company or organization.
Headquarters in a sentence
- The firm’s headquarters is/are in London.
- Several companies have their headquarters in the area.
- I'm now based at headquarters.
- police headquarters
- Headquarters in Dublin has/have agreed.
- She works at the company's headquarters.
- The company has set up its European headquarters in the UK.
- They're very worried about this at headquarters.
- There seems to be a rift between party headquarters and Downing Street.
How to use Headquarters
Typically used in business contexts to refer to the main location where a company's management works. It's appropriate in both spoken and written communication but might sound too formal in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'head' being at the 'quarters' where decisions are made.
Related words
Collocations with Headquarters
Synonyms for Headquarters
- main office
- central office
- main branch
- head office
Opposites of Headquarters
- branch
- outpost
- subsidiary
- field office
Common mistakes with Headquarters
- Confused with 'headquarter' which is incorrect for singular.
- Omitting 'the' when referring to a specific headquarters.
- Mispronouncing the word with incorrect stress on syllables.
Headquarters appears in
Headquarters in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
المقر الرئيسي
المكتب الرئيسي لشركة أو منظمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সদর দপ্তর
কোনো কোম্পানি বা সংস্থার প্রধান কার্যালয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Hauptquartier, Zentrale
Das Hauptbüro einer Firma oder Organisation.
- SpanishEspañol
Sede central, Cuartel general
La oficina principal de una empresa u organización.
- Persianفارسی
ستاد
دفتر اصلی یک شرکت یا سازمان.
- FrenchFrançais
Siège social, Quartier général
Le bureau principal d'une entreprise ou d'une organisation.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुख्यालय
किसी कंपनी या संगठन का मुख्य कार्यालय।
- ItalianItaliano
Sede centrale
L'ufficio principale di un'azienda o organizzazione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sede
O escritório principal de uma empresa ou organização.
- RussianРусский
Штаб-квартира
Главный офис компании или организации.
- Urduاردو
ہیڈ کوارٹر
کسی کمپنی یا تنظیم کا مرکزی دفتر۔
- Chinese中文
总部
一个公司或组织的主要办公室。
More words like Headquarters
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Headquarters
What does Headquarters mean?
The main office of a company or organization.
What is the definition of Headquarters?
a place from which an organization or a military operation is controlled; the people who work there
How do you use Headquarters in a sentence?
The firm’s headquarters is/are in London.
Can you give another example of Headquarters?
Several companies have their headquarters in the area.
What are synonyms for Headquarters?
Common alternatives include main office, central office, main branch, head office.
What is the opposite of Headquarters?
Opposite meanings include branch, outpost, subsidiary, field office.
What words go with Headquarters?
It commonly pairs with international, local, national, have, build, establish, be located, at (the) headquarters.
What are common mistakes when using Headquarters?
Confused with 'headquarter' which is incorrect for singular. Omitting 'the' when referring to a specific headquarters. Mispronouncing the word with incorrect stress on syllables.
How do you pronounce Headquarters?
US: /["/ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/"]/, UK: /["/ˌhedˈkwɔːtəz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Headquarters?
Typically used in business contexts to refer to the main location where a company's management works. It's appropriate in both spoken and written communication but might sound too formal in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Headquarters?
"Headquarters" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.