Definitions of headquarters:

  • noun:   (usually plural) the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command
    Example: "The general's headquarters were a couple of large tents"
  • noun:   (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
    Example: "Many companies have their headquarters in New York"
  • noun:   (plural) a military unit consisting of a commander and the headquarters staff