Synonyms for

Headquarters

Verb / ˈheˌdkwɔ:rtɜ:z / / ˈheˌdkɔ:rtɜ:z / Another word for headquarters — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the main office or center of control of an organization

Synonyms & similar words

hq centraloffice headquarter homebase mainoffice homeoffice militaryheadquarters office center base station HQ flagship hub

Synonyms by register

Formal

command center central office main office administrative center

Informal

base hub main digs the office

Literary

citadel nerve center epicenter

Antonyms

outpost branch subsidiary remote location field office satellite office

Common collocations

  • company headquarters
  • military headquarters
  • establish headquarters
  • move headquarters
  • headquarters building
  • headquarters staff
  • regional headquarters

Word family

noun headquarters
verb headquarter

Usage note

Headquarters is a collective noun and can be treated as singular or plural depending on context. It is often used in military and business contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The headquarters of the military is located in the Pentagon.
  2. The headquarters of the company is in charge of making important decisions.
  3. The headquarters is where the CEO and other top executives work.
  4. The headquarters is responsible for managing international operations.
  5. The headquarters building is very impressive.

Quotes

  • "The night before the Nobel announcement, I had to sleep in the office at headquarters of Doctors Without Borders in Brussels." - Joanne Liu
  • "Our headquarters is here, in the tunnels beneath the city. And we have a few other bases, but this is our biggest." - Veronica Roth
  • "I'm going to go to the headquarters of the NBA and see if I can get my own franchise." - Shaquille O'Neal

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