situation room

noun

1. a room at a military or political headquarters where the latest information on a military or political situation is channeled.

Word History and Origins

Origin of situation room¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Do Americans prefer a stressed out president — no fun, no sun, no life outside of the Oval Office or the Situation Room?

From The Daily Beast

As he walked briskly into the Situation Room last Wednesday, he characteristically wasted little time on small talk.

From The Daily Beast

Monaco also invited senators down to the White House Situation Room to make her case.

From The Daily Beast

The issue came to a head at a Situation Room meeting in November, according to four participants.

From The Daily Beast

Plus, Hillary chopped out of the Situation Room, Obama talks tough on 60 Minutes, and more updates.

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