Meaning & Definition of Company in English

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"

4. Organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)

• "The traveling company all stayed at the same hotel"

5. A social or business visitor

• "The room was a mess because he hadn't expected company"

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"

8. Crew of a ship including the officers

• The whole force or personnel of a ship

9. A unit of firefighters including their equipment

• "A hook-and-ladder company"

1. Be a companion to somebody