COMPANY
(noun) an institution created to conduct business
"he only invests in large well-established companies", "he started the company in his garage"
(noun) a unit of firefighters including their equipment
"a hook-and-ladder company"
(noun) a social gathering of guests or companions
"the house was filled with company when I arrived"
(noun) organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
"the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel"
synonyms : troupe(noun) small military unit; usually two or three platoons
(noun) crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
synonyms : ship's company(noun) 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(noun) a social or business visitor
"the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company"
synonyms : caller(noun) the state of being with someone
"he missed their company", "he enjoyed the society of his friends"
synonyms : companionship , fellowship , society(verb) be a companion to somebody
synonyms : accompany , companion , keep company
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.


