headquarters'
Main office's possession
The possessive form of headquarters is rare because headquarters is typically treated as singular and plural simultaneously.
When used, it often refers to something belonging to or associated with a specific headquarters, such as the headquarters’ strategic plan or the headquarters’ location.
The term headquarters itself originates from military usage in the 17th century, denoting the command center of an army.
Authoritative instruction given
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- operationsPlanned systematic activities
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- strategicDeliberately planned for advantage
tactical · briefing · communications · intelligence · personnel · general · commander · staff
In the middle, primary
- mainChief or primary element
- principalChief school administrator
- primaryChief in importance
- homeOne's personal residence
parent · flagship · nerve center · hub · epicenter · seat · locus · focal point
Administrative jurisdiction zone
- stationFixed stopping point
- dispatchSend with speed
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- detectiveProfessional crime investigator
squad · unit · department · bureau · force · command center · investigation · crime
command
Authoritative instruction given
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- operationsPlanned systematic activities
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
strategic · tactical · briefing · communications · intelligence · personnel · general · commander · staff · war room
central
In the middle, primary
home · parent · flagship · nerve center · hub · epicenter · seat · locus · focal point · anchor
precinct
Administrative jurisdiction zone
detective · squad · unit · department · bureau · force · command center · investigation · crime · patrol
office
Professional work location
- buildingEnclosed roofed structure
- campusInstitutional grounds and buildings
- complexHaving many interconnected parts
tower · lobby · executive · boardroom · reception · facility · location · address · relocation · expansion
headquarters'branch
Division or woody limb
branch office · field office · satellite office · subsidiary · outpost
headquarters'branch office
Remote corporate location
remote office · field station · hinterland · frontier · outback
headquarters'field
Area of specialty
frontline · periphery · outpost · remote location · hinterland
- regional headquartersLocal administrative center
- police headquartersMain law enforcement building
- corporate headquartersFirm's primary administrative location