Meaning of the word "home base" in English
What does "home base" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
home base
US /ˈhoʊm ˌbeɪs/
UK /ˈhəʊm ˌbeɪs/
Noun
1.
the starting point or main headquarters of an activity or organization
Example:
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Our company's home base is in New York City.
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After traveling for months, it's good to be back at home base.
2.
the fourth base in baseball, which a player must touch to score a run
Example:
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The runner slid into home base, scoring the winning run.
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He hit a grand slam, bringing all runners to home base.