company meaning and definition

COMPANY noun

Definition of company (noun)

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"
   • synonyms: companionship, fellowship, society
4. organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
   • "the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel"
   • synonyms: troupe
5. a social or business visitor
   • "the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company"
   • synonyms: 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"
   • synonyms: party
8. crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
   • synonyms: ship's company
9. a unit of firefighters including their equipment
   • "a hook-and-ladder company"

COMPANY verb

Definition of company (verb)

1. be a companion to somebody
   • synonyms: accompany, companion, keep company