Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hq

Noun
ˌeɪtʃˈkjuː
Definition
Headquarters; the main office or center of operations for an organization or company.
Examples
  • The company’s HQ is located in New York City.
  • Please report to the headquarters for the briefing.
  • They made significant changes at the hq last year to improve efficiency.
Meaning
Often abbreviated as hq, it refers to the primary location where the core activities and management of an organization are conducted.
Synonyms
  • Headquarters
  • Main office
  • Base of operations
  • Control center