nerve centre

• Ponto central ou local de onde se exerce o controle, a direção ou a coordenação de uma organização, atividade ou sistema.

A central point or location from which control, direction, or coordination of an organization, activity, or system is exercised.

1. Control centerB2formal

   The central point from which an organization or activity is controlled or directed.

   Centro de controle

   • The Pentagon is the nerve centre of the US military.
   • The new office will serve as the nerve centre for all operations.
   • The control room acts as the nerve centre of the power plant.

2. C1formal

   A part of the body that controls vital functions, especially the brain or spinal cord.

   Centro nervoso

   • The brain is the nerve centre of the human body.
   • Damage to the nerve centre can cause paralysis.
   • The spinal cord acts as a nerve centre for reflexes.