company
/ˈkʌmpəni/
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Type
Noun
Meaning
A commercial business organized to sell goods or provide services.
She founded a software company that specializes in cloud security solutions.
The presence of another person or group that provides companionship.
He enjoyed her company during the long train ride across the state.
Guests or visitors who are entertained in one's home.
Please tidy up the living room before our company arrives for dinner.
An organized ensemble of performers, such as actors, dancers, or singers.
The touring theater company performed the classic drama across ten major cities.
Collocations
- tech company
- run a company
- part company
- have company
- expect company
- theater company
- dance company
Antonyms
- solitude
- isolation
Idioms
two's company, three's a crowd
Used when two people are better off alone together without an extra person.
I decided not to join them at the cafe since two's company, three's a crowd.
in good company
Having the same problem or doing the same thing as many respected people.
If you failed the challenging exam, you are in good company with half the class.