Headquarters

usgb/ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
noun

The main office or center of control in an organization.

Google's headquarters is in Mountain View, California.
Visual representation of "headquarters" - The main office or center of control in an organization

Often appears as...

  • company headquarters
  • military headquarters
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Corporate Presence

Refers to the most important location for a business, where key decisions are made.

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The tech startup moved its headquarters to Silicon Valley to be closer to investors.
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Not Always Physical

While typically a building, 'headquarters' can also refer to a legal or virtual focal point.

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Despite having offices worldwide, the company's virtual headquarters is where global strategies are formed.
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Symbol of Power

Often implies a place with the greatest influence within an organization.

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Aspiring employees dream of reaching the headquarters, as promotion to this office is highly prestigious.
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