company
A business that makes or sells things or provides services.
An organization engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities to provide goods or services for profit.
When you are with other people so you are not alone.
The state of spending time with another person or group for companionship or social interaction.
A group of people who work together in the army or in acting, dancing, etc.
A group of people who work together as part of a military unit, theatrical troupe, dance ensemble, or similar organized activity.
- Base: company
- Plural: companies, company
company man
1Employee loyal to employer first
A worker who always supports their employer and follows its rules, sometimes over their own opinion.
- He's a real company man—he never questions the boss.
- As a company man, he put work before family.
in good company
1Among others in same situation
In the same situation as many other people, often to make someone feel better.
- If you forgot your homework, you're in good company—half the class did too.
- Don't worry about the mistake; you're in good company.
keep someone company
1Stay with someone so they're not alone
To be with someone so they do not feel lonely.
- I'll keep you company while you wait.
- She kept him company during his hospital stay.