English to English
noun
- (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
Many companies have their headquarters in New York.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command
The general's headquarters were a couple of large tents.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (plural) a military unit consisting of a commander and the headquarters staff
source: WordNet 3.0
- The quarters or place of residence of any chief officer, as the general in command of an army, or the head of a police force; the place from which orders or instructions are issued; hence, the center of authority or order.
source: Webster 1913
