central office (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsɛntrəl ˈɔfɪs

Definition

The main administrative building of an organization, from which its overall operations are managed.

Examples

• The company's central office is located in downtown New York.

• All regional branches report directly to the central office.

• She was transferred from a local branch to the central office.

How to Use central office

central office building (collocation)

The physical structure that houses the central office. — "The central office building is a landmark in the city."

at the central office (prepositional phrase)

Indicating location within the main administrative center. — "He is currently at the central office."

report to the central office (collocation)

To inform or be accountable to the main administrative body. — "All managers must report to the central office weekly."

Synonyms of central office

Words with a similar meaning to central office:

• headquarters
• main office
• HQ

Antonyms of central office

Words with the opposite meaning to central office:

• branch office
• subsidiary

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