company
Nouns
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(n) an institution created to conduct business
- he only invests in large well-established companies
- he started the company in his garage
- (n) small military unit; usually two or three platoons
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(n) the state of being with someone
- he missed their company
- he enjoyed the society of his friends
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(n) organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
- the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
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(n) a social or business visitor
- the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
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(n) a social gathering of guests or companions
- the house was filled with company when I arrived
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(n) 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
- (n) crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship ship's company,
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(n) a unit of firefighters including their equipment
- a hook-and-ladder company
Verbs
- (v) be a companion to somebody companion, keep company, accompany,