main base

[/meɪn beɪs/]
nounpl: main bases
base principal
1. The primary or central military installation from which operations are conducted
The army's main base is located in the strategic valley.
A base principal do exército está localizada no vale estratégico.
2. The headquarters or central location of an organization, company, or operation
Our company's main base is in New York, with satellite offices worldwide.
A base principal de nossa empresa fica em Nova York, com escritórios satélites em todo o mundo.
3. In sports, particularly baseball, the principal base or starting point
The runner sprinted toward the main base to avoid being tagged out.
O corredor correu em direção à base principal para evitar ser eliminado.
The term 'main base' is widely used in both American military and corporate contexts. In Brazil, 'base principal' is the standard translation and is commonly used in military discourse, particularly with the Brazilian Armed Forces (Forças Armadas Brasileiras). The term is also prevalent in sports discussions, especially baseball and football, reflecting the influence of American sports culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
headquartersbase of operationscentral baseprimary basehome base
Antonyms / Antônimos
satellite officebranch officeoutpostsecondary base

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
base principal
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
base principal
Common usage in military and business contexts
São Paulo
base principal
Preferred in corporate and organizational settings
Portugal
base principal
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

base campmilitary basecommand centerheadquartersoperations centerfield base

Related Idioms & Phrases

touch base
cover all the bases
back to base
home base
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