company

(noun, verb)

noun

1. an institution created to conduct business

- he only invests in large well-established companies

- he started the company in his garage

Definition categories: group, establishment, institution

2. small military unit; usually two or three platoons

Definition categories: group

3. the state of being with someone

- he missed their company

Similar word(s): companionship, fellowship, society

Definition categories: state, friendship

4. organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)

- the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel

Similar word(s): troupe

Definition categories: group, organisation, organization

5. a social or business visitor

- the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company

Similar word(s): caller

Definition categories: person, visitant, visitor

6. a social gathering of guests or companions

- the house was filled with company when I arrived

Definition categories: group

7. a band of people associated temporarily in some activity

- the company of cooks walked into the kitchen

Similar word(s): party

Definition categories: group, band, circle, lot, set

8. crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship

Definition categories: group, complement

9. a unit of firefighters including their equipment

- a hook-and-ladder company

Definition categories: group, unit

Sentences with company as a noun:

- A company of actors.

- the boys in Company C

- As he had worked for the CIA for over 30 years, he would soon take retirement from the company.

- Keep the house clean; I have company coming.

- I treasure your company.

verb

1. be a companion to somebody

Similar word(s): accompany, companion

Definition categories: stative, affiliate, associate, assort, consort