company
Pronunciation
/ˈkʌmpəni/

Definition & Meaning of "company"in English

Company
01

an organization that does business and earns money from it

company definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
companies
Examples
He invested his savings in a small startup company.
02

the state of being together with someone or something, particularly for the purpose of socializing or companionship

company definition and meaning
Examples
I appreciate your company during these quiet evenings.
03

a person or thing that is in one's presence, providing companionship or entertainment

Examples
She is great company and always makes everyone laugh.
04

a number of actors or performers who form a theater or dancing group

05

a social gathering of guests or companions

06

a social or business visitor

07

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

08

a unit of firefighters including their equipment

09

a band of people associated temporarily in some activity

10

a small group of soldiers that is led by a captain or major and is made up of several smaller groups

11

a flock of wigeon (ducks)

to company
01

be a companion to somebody

to company definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
company
3rd person singular
companies
Past simple
companied
Past participle
companied
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