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Hq

Verb Another word for hq — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

HQ stands for 'headquarters', which is the main office or central location of an organization.

Synonyms & similar words

headquarters militaryheadquarters hq hub center core heart nucleus epicenter pivot focus base station centerpiece

Synonyms by register

Formal

headquarters command center central office main office

Informal

base crib digs pad joint

Literary

citadel stronghold nerve center

Antonyms

outpost branch field office satellite remote location subsidiary

Common collocations

  • company hq
  • military hq
  • police hq
  • move hq
  • establish hq
  • new hq
  • corporate hq

Word family

noun headquarters

Usage note

HQ is an abbreviation for headquarters. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in military, business, and organizational settings. While it can stand alone, it is often used as a noun adjunct, as in 'HQ building'.

Example sentences

  1. The company's HQ is located in New York City.
  2. My dad works at the HQ of a large corporation.
  3. The soldiers received their orders from the HQ.
  4. The new CEO plans to move the HQ to a different city.
  5. The HQ is where all the important decisions are made.

Quotes

  • Our headquarters are where we are, but our work is everywhere.
  • The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.
  • The success of an organization is based on the strength of its communication.

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