Hq (noun)

A central office or location where an organization's main functions are directed from.

Origin:

The term "hq" is an abbreviation of the phrase "headquarters". the use of the initialism "hq" to refer to a central office or headquarters can be traced back to the early 20th century.

Examples:

1. The company's hq is located in New York City.
2. I had to go to the hq to pick up my work ID.
3. The hq of the army was located in a fortified building.
4. The hq for the company was a large skyscraper in the heart of the city.
5. The hq for the political party was a large building in the capital city.