company (n.)

  1. an institution created to conduct business; he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage'

  2. small military unit; usually two or three platoons

  3. the state of being with someone; he missed their company; he enjoyed the society of his friends

    [ Syn: companionship , fellowship , society ]

  4. organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel

    [ Syn: troupe ]

  5. a social or business visitor; the room was a mess because he hadnt expected company

    [ Syn: caller ]

  6. a social gathering of guests or companions; the house was filled with company when I arrived'

  7. a band of people associated temporarily in some activity; they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen

    [ Syn: party ]

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

    [ Syn: ships company ]

  9. a unit of firefighters including their equipment; a hook-and-ladder company'

    company (v.)

  1. be a companion to somebody

    [ Syn: companion , accompany , keep company ]

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