headquarters

== English == === Etymology === From head +‎ quarters. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌhɛdˈkwɔː.təz/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹ.tɚz/ === Noun === headquarters (plural headquarters) The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff. The center of an organization's operations or administration. A place of concentrated activity or influence. ==== Usage notes ==== The word is plural in construction and can take singular or plural verbs. ==== Synonyms ==== HQ, h.q. head office ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== (US) headquarter ==== Translations ==== === Verb === headquarters third-person singular simple present indicative of headquarter