headquarters

Definition of Headquarters in English :

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

Example Sentences:
'many companies have their headquarters in New York'

the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command

Example Sentences:
'the general's headquarters were a couple of large tents'

3. headquarters

(plural) a military unit consisting of a commander and the headquarters staff

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Headquarters

plural noun (sometimes functioning as singular)

1.

any centre or building from which operations are directed, as in the military, the police, etc

2.

a military formation comprising the commander, his or her staff, and supporting echelons

plural noun [with sing. or pl. v.]

1.

the main office, or center of operations and control, of anyone in command, as in an army or police force

2.

the main office or center of control in any organization

pl.n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)

1. The offices of a commander, as of a military unit, from which orders are issued.

2. A center of operations or administration: The company has its headquarters in the suburbs.