headquarter
Translation
to headquarter
Examples
The company is headquartered in London.
The company is headquartered in London.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) headquartered ((in a place)) to have a main office in a place The company is headquartered in London.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to base, to locate
Etymology
From 'head' (main) and 'quarter' (lodgings, station). It refers to the main station of an organization.
Memory Tips
Think of where the 'head' of the company has its 'quarters' (its base).