com·pa·ny (k m p -n )n. pl. com·pa·nies 1. A group of persons. See Synonyms at band2. 2. a. One's companions or associates: moved in fast company; is known by the company she keeps. b. A guest or guests: had company for the weekend. c. The state of friendly companionship; fellowship: was grateful for her company; friends who finally parted company. 3. a. A business enterprise; a firm. b. A partner or partners not specifically named in a firm's title: Lee Rogers and Company. 4. A troupe of dramatic or musical performers: a repertory company. 5. a. A subdivision of a military regiment or battalion that constitutes the lowest administrative unit. It is usually under the command of a captain and is made up of at least two platoons. b. A unit of firefighters. tr.v. com·pa·nied, com·pa·ny·ing, com·pa·nies To accompany or associate with.
[Middle English compainie, from Old French compaignie, from Vulgar Latin *comp nia, from *comp ni , companion; see companion1.] |
company Noun pl -nies 1. a business organization 2. a group of actors 3. a small unit of troops 4. the officers and crew of a ship 5. the fact of being with someone: I enjoy her company 6. a number of people gathered together 7. a guest or guests 8. a person's associates 9. keep someone company to accompany someone 10. part company to disagree or separate [see companion] Company Examples: company of actors [often used collectively as “the company”]; of apostles, 1548; of fair maidens, 1325; of fowls, 1393; of fine glasses, 1621; of islands, 1677; of moles; of musicians; of parrots; of players; of prophets; of small roots, 1577; of ships [merchant fleet]; of soldiers; of turbot, 1864; of widgeon, 1856.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | company - an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage"bureau de change - (French) an establishment where you can exchange foreign money East India Company - an English company formed in 1600 to develop trade with the new British colonies in India and southeastern Asia; in the 18th century it assumed administrative control of Bengal and held it until the British army took over in 1858 after the Indian Mutiny film company - a company that makes, advertises, and distributes movies distributor - a company that markets merchandise; "his company is a large distributor of software products" white knight - a company that is a friendly acquirer in a takeover service - a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation livery company - one of the chartered companies of London originating with the craft guilds open shop - a company whose workers are hired without regard to their membership in a labor union union shop - a company allowed to hire nonunion workers on the condition that they will join the union within a specified time joint-stock company - a company (usually unincorporated) which has the capital of its members pooled in a common fund; transferable shares represent ownership interest; shareholders are legally liable for all debts of the company shipper - a company in the business of shipping freight | | 2. | company - small military unit; usually two or three platoonsarmy unit - a military unit that is part of an army battle group - an army unit usually consisting of five companies battalion - an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies platoon - a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant trainband - a company of militia in England or America from the 16th century to the 18th century | | 3. | company - the state of being with someone; "he missed their company"; "he enjoyed the society of his friends"freemasonry - a natural or instinctive fellowship between people of similar interests; "he enjoyed the freemasonry of the Press" | | 4. | company - organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); "the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel"Greek chorus, chorus - a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play circus - a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals; "he ran away from home to join the circus" minstrel show - a troupe of performers in blackface typically giving a comic program of negro songs and jokes | | 5. | company - a social or business visitor; "the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company" | | 6. | company - a social gathering of guests or companions; "the house was filled with company when I arrived"attendance - the number of people that are present; "attendance was up by 50 per cent" cohort - a company of companions or supporters number - a select company of people; "I hope to become one of their number before I die" | | 7. | company - 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"band, circle, lot, set - an unofficial association of people or groups; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot" landing party - a part of a ship's company organized for special duties ashore stretcher party - a party of people with stretchers to carry an injured person war party - a band of warriors who raid or fight an enemy (used especially of Native Americans) | | 8. | company - crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a shipcrew - the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.) | | 9. | company - a unit of firefighters including their equipment; "a hook-and-ladder company"social unit, unit - an organization regarded as part of a larger social group; "the coach said the offensive unit did a good job"; "after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit" | | Verb | 1. | company - be a companion to somebody |
company 2. group, troupe, set, community, league, band, crowd, camp, collection, gathering, circle, crew, assembly, convention, ensemble, throng, coterie, bevy, assemblage, party, body
Translations company [ˈkʌmpənɪ] n ( gen) → compañía;
company [ˈkʌmpənɪ] n ( also Comm), ( Mil), ( Theat) → compagnie f; to part company with → se séparer de;
company [ˈkʌmpənɪ] n → Firma f; ( Theat) → (Schauspiel)truppe f; Smith and Company → Smith & Co
company [ˈkʌmpənɪ] n ( also COMM, MIL, THEAT) → compagnia; (also: he's good company) → è di buona compagnia; we have company → abbiamo ospiti; to part company with → separarsi da; Smith and Company → Smith e soci
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