central
adjective
uk/ˈsentrəl/ usmain or important:
be central to sth Offshore production is central to the strategies of some of the world's most powerful businesses.
Communication plays a central role in developing trust within an organization.
in or near the centre of something:
You will have to pay more for offices in a central location.
central London
controlled or organized from one place or by one single authority:
central control/government/authority Without a strong central authority, the country faces imminent collapse.
controlling other smaller organizations, departments, etc.:
The company announced the relocation of its central office to a greenfield site outside the capital.
centrally
adverb
centrally located offices
a centrally managed service department