war room
A 'war room' is a centralized space for strategic planning and coordination, originally from military contexts but now used in various fields such as business and politics.
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Definition
C1Military
(technical)A command center for planning and directing military operations.
Example
- The generals gathered in the war room to discuss their strategy.
B2Politics
(informal)A central location for coordinating a political campaign or crisis response.
Example
- The campaign staff worked tirelessly in the war room to prepare for the debate.
B2Business
(corporate)A dedicated space for team collaboration and problem-solving on critical projects.
Example
- The project team met in the war room to finalize the product launch plan.
Similar
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