(n) (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise, Syn.home office, central office, main office, home base, Example: many companies have their headquarters in New York
(n) the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command, Syn.HQ, military headquarters, Example: the general's headquarters were a couple of large tents
n. pl. [ but sometimes used as a n. sing. ] 1. The quarters or place of residence of any chief officer, as the general in command of an army, or the head of a police force; the place from which orders or instructions are issued; hence, the center of authority or order. [ 1913 Webster ]
The brain, which is the headquarters, or office, of intelligence. Collier. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The main office from which an organization such as a commercial enterprise is managed; -- usually where the chief executive officer works. [ PJC ]
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เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
