general headquarters

American  

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

PLURAL

general headquarters

1. the headquarters of the commanding officer of a large military force. GHQ, G.H.Q.

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Etymology

Origin of general headquarters

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

In Rawalpindi’s garrison city, baton-wielding protesters broke into the main gate of the military’s general headquarters.

From Seattle Times

When she couldn’t deliver the bribe, the men changed into uniforms and then marched Mr. García into the attorney general headquarters, according to the surveillance footage.

From New York Times

Interim president Francisco Sagasti confirmed the letter, which was posted on Twitter and Facebook, arrived at the general headquarters of the armed forces, bearing the names of at least 80 retired military personnel.

From Reuters

He claimed it would have ultimately been a decision for the IRA's general headquarters but that the "Belfast brigade" would have "advocated" it.

From BBC

Hours after his death became known, Italian police stopped their cars outside the general headquarters of the Carabinieri and sounded their sirens in tribute to the officer.

From BBC