noun
an institution created to conduct business
Examples
- he only invests in large well-established companies
- he started the company in his garage
noun
small military unit
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- usually two or three platoons
noun
the state of being with someone
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- he missed their company
- he enjoyed the society of his friends
noun
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
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- the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
noun
a social or business visitor
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- the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
noun
a social gathering of guests or companions
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- the house was filled with company when I arrived
noun
a band of people associated temporarily in some activity
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- they organized a party to search for food
- the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
noun
crew of a ship including the officers
Synonyms
ship's company
Examples
- the whole force or personnel of a ship
noun
a unit of firefighters including their equipment
Examples
- a hook-and-ladder company
verb
be a companion to somebody
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