hq (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌeɪtʃˈkjuː/
Definition
The main office or center of control for an organization.
Examples
The army's hq was bombed during the night.
All important communications must go through hq.
She was transferred from the branch office to hq.
How to Use hq
- hq of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates possession or the entity to which the headquarters belongs. — "The hq of the United Nations is in New York."
- at hq (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the location as the main office. — "She works at hq and rarely visits the stores."
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