Hq (Noun)
Meaning
The military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command; "the general's headquarters were a couple of large tents".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Usages
Examples
- The battalion set up their headquarters in the abandoned building.
- Headquarters directed that the division deploy its units as rapidly as possible.
- Enemy aircraft attempted to bomb our headquarters last night.
- Division headquarters provided personnel services, financial support, and administration for its component units.
- We waited outside headquarters, knowing we'd soon receive further orders from command.