Meaning of 'company'

noun

an institution created to conduct business

noun

a unit of firefighters including their equipment

Example: "a hook-and-ladder company"

noun

a social gathering of guests or companions

Example: "the house was filled with company when I arrived"

noun

organization of performers and associated personnel, especially theatrical

Example: "The traveling company all stayed at the same hotel."

Synonyms: troupe

noun

small military unit

noun

crew of a ship including the officers

Synonyms: ship's company

noun

a band of people associated temporarily in some activity

Synonyms: party

noun

a social or business visitor

Example: "The room is a mess because we didn't expect company."

Synonyms: caller

noun

the state of being with someone

Example: "It felt lonely to sit there without any company."

Synonyms: society

verb

to be a companion to somebody

Synonyms: companion accompany keep company