verb

headquarter

Headquarter (verb) means to give an organization or operation its main base of operations in a particular place. Example: “The company is headquartered in Chicago.”

verb

To give an organization or operation its main base of operations in a particular place.

"The company is headquartered in Chicago."

"The relief effort was headquartered out of a converted school gym."

To set up or establish a main base of operations somewhere.

"The task force headquartered itself in the old courthouse for the duration of the investigation."

How to use headquarter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo be based, or to set up a base, somewhere as the main center of operations.

Common mistake

Almost always used in the passive ("is headquartered in...") rather than as an active verb someone performs.

Common pairings

headquartered in newly headquartered

Word forms

headquartered past tense, headquarters singular

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Rhymes for headquarter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “headquarter” mean?

The word “headquarter” means to give an organization or operation its main base of operations in a particular place. In plain terms, to be based, or to set up a base, somewhere as the main center of operations.

How do you use “headquarter” in a sentence?

Here is “headquarter” used in a sentence: “The company is headquartered in Chicago.”

What part of speech is “headquarter”?

“Headquarter” is a verb.

How many meanings does “headquarter” have?

“Headquarter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to give an organization or operation its main base of operations in a particular place.