headquarters UK /ˌhɛdˈk(w)ɔː.təz/US /ˈhɛdˌk(w)ɔɹ.tɚz/ noun3 •the center where the leaders of a company or other group work and make its decisionsAs though on an incendiary rampage, the fires systematically devoured the contents of Edison's headquarters and facilities. — 2006 •The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff. •A place of concentrated activity or influence.The head-quarters of the rebellion in the East were at a little town called Hui-lung. — 1888