Search results for 'company':

company noun (companies) 1 the presence of another person or other people; companionship. 2 the presence of guests or visitors, or the people involved • expecting company. 3 one's friends, companions or associates • get into bad company. 4 a business organization. 5 a troop of actors or entertainers. 6 a military unit of about 120 men. 7 a ship's crew. 8 a gathering of people, at a social function, etc. be good or bad company to be an entertaining, or dreary, companion. be in good company to be not the only one in the same situation • You failed your exam? Well, you're in good company! in company with ... together with ...; along with ... • in company with other reasons. keep someone company to act as their companion. part company with someone 1 to separate from them. 2 to disagree with them.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from French compaignie; see companion¹.