B2nounbusinesswork
US/ˈhed.kwɔːr.tərz/
UK/ˌhedˈkwɔː.təz/
the main office of a company or organization, where the leaders work
In context
The company moved its headquarters from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
Staff at headquarters decide the budget for every regional office.
Google's headquarters in California is famous for its free food and bikes.
Words that go with headquarters
noun + noun
- company headquartersProtesters gathered outside the company headquarters.
- police headquartersThe suspect was taken to police headquarters for questioning.
adjective + noun
- global headquartersThe bank's global headquarters is in London.
- regional headquartersSeveral tech firms have opened regional headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City.
verb + noun
- move its headquartersThe brand plans to move its headquarters to Singapore for tax reasons.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The company has a new headquarter.Correct: The company has new headquarters. / The company has a new headquarters.