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com·pa·ny
(kŭm′pə-nē)n. pl. com·pa·nies
1. A group of persons: a company of scientists.
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.
6. A ship's crew and officers. See Usage Note at collective noun.
v. com·pa·nied, com·pa·ny·ing, com·pa·nies
v.tr.
To accompany or associate with.
v.intr.
To keep company with someone; associate.
[Middle English compainie, from Old French compaignie, from Vulgar Latin *compānia, from *compāniō, companion; see companion1.]
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company
(ˈkʌmpənɪ)n, pl -nies
1. a number of people gathered together; assembly
2. the fact of being with someone; companionship: I enjoy her company.
3. a social visitor or visitors; guest or guests
4. (Commerce) a business enterprise
5. (Commerce) the members of an enterprise not specifically mentioned in the enterprise's title. Abbreviation: Co or co
6. (Theatre) a group of actors, usually including business and technical personnel
7. (Military) a unit of around 100 troops, usually comprising two or more platoons
8. (Nautical Terms) the officers and crew of a ship
9. (Other Non-sporting Hobbies) a unit of Girl Guides
10. (Historical Terms) English history a medieval guild
11. keep company bear company
a. to accompany (someone)
b. (esp of lovers) to associate with each other; spend time together
12. part company
a. to end a friendship or association, esp as a result of a quarrel; separate
b. (foll by with) to leave; go away (from); be separated (from)
vb, -nies, -nying or -nied
archaic to keep company or associate (with someone)
[C13: from Old French compaignie, from compain companion, fellow, from Late Latin compāniō; see companion1]
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com•pa•ny
(ˈkʌm pə ni)n., pl. -nies, n.
1. a number of individuals assembled or associated together; group of people.
2. a guest or guests: We're having company tonight.
3. companionship; fellowship; association: We always enjoy her company.
4. one's usual companions: I dislike the company you keep.
5. a number of persons united or incorporated for joint action, esp. for business: a publishing company; a dance company.
6. (cap.) the partners of a firm not specified in its title:Jones & Company.
7.
a. a basic unit of troops comprising a headquarters and two or three platoons.
b. any relatively small group of soldiers.
8. the Company, Informal. the CIA.
9. a unit of firefighters.
v.i. 10. Archaic. to associate.
v.t. 11. Archaic. to accompany.
Idioms: 1. keep company,
a. to associate in or as if in courtship: She keeps company with a teacher.
b. (of a couple) to spend time together regularly; go out on dates, as in courtship.
2. keep someone company, to associate with or be a companion to someone.
3. part company,
a. to separate: We parted company at the airport.
b. to cease association or friendship.
c. to take an opposite view; differ.
[1200–50; Middle English < Anglo-French; Old French compaignie companionship, derivative of compain < Late Latin compāniō]
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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.Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
company
A company is a business organization that makes money by selling goods or services.
He is a geologist employed by an oil company.
In British English, you can use either a singular or plural form of a verb after company.
The company has taken on 1600 more highly-paid staff.
The company have quickly established an enviable reputation since their foundation in 1984.
Note that American speakers usually use only a singular verb form with company.
Another major American company has announced massive layoffs and other cost-cutting measures.
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company
Past participle: companied
Gerund: companying
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| Noun | 1. |  company - an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage"broadcasting company - a company that manages tv or radio stations bureau de change - (French) an establishment where you can exchange foreign money auto company, car company - a company that makes and sells automobiles dot com, dot com company, dot-com - a company that operates its business primarily on the internet using a URL that ends in `.com' 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 electronics company - a company that makes and sells electronic instruments film company - a company that makes, advertises, and distributes movies food company - a company that processes and sells food furniture company - a company that sells furniture mining company - a company that owns and manages mines shipping company - a company that provides shipping services steel company - a company that makes and sells steel subsidiary company, subsidiary - a company that is completely controlled by another company transportation company - a company providing transportation institution, establishment - an organization founded and united for a specific purpose distributor - a company that markets merchandise; "his company is a large distributor of software products" oil company - a company that sells oil packaging company, packaging concern - a company that packages goods for sale or shipment or storage pipeline company - a company that operates oil pipelines for the oil industry corporate investor - a company that invests in (acquires control of) other companies takeover target, target company - a company that has been chosen as attractive for takeover by a potential acquirer white knight - a company that is a friendly acquirer in a takeover holding company - a company with controlling shares in other companies 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 closed shop - a company that hires only union members union shop - a company allowed to hire nonunion workers on the condition that they will join the union within a specified time stock company - a company whose capital is represented by stock 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 record company - a company that makes and sells musical recordings moving company, public mover, removal company, removal firm, mover - a company that moves the possessions of a family or business from one site to another think factory, think tank - a company that does research for hire and issues reports on the implications shipper - a company in the business of shipping freight |
| 2. | company - small military unit; usually two or three platoons army unit - a military unit that is part of an army armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" 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" friendly relationship, friendship - the state of being friends (or friendly) | |
| 4. |  company - organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); "the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel"organization, organisation - a group of people who work together opera company - a company that produces operas theater company - a company that produces plays ballet company - a company that produces ballets 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" minstrelsy - a troupe of minstrels | |
| 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 social affair, social gathering - a gathering for the purpose of promoting fellowship 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" fatigue party - a group of soldiers on fatigue duty landing party - a part of a ship's company organized for special duties ashore party to the action, party to the transaction - a party of people taking a role in legal proceedings rescue party - a party of rescuers search party - a party of people to search for someone 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 ship full complement, complement - number needed to make up a whole force; "a full complement of workers" crew - 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 |
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company
noun
1. business, firm, association, corporation, partnership, establishment, syndicate, house, concern She worked as a secretary in an insurance company.
2. group, troupe, set, community, league, band, crowd, camp, collection, gathering, circle, crew, assembly, convention, ensemble, throng, coterie, bevy, assemblage, party, body He was a notable young actor in a company of rising stars.
4. companionship, society, presence, fellowship I would be grateful for your company on the drive back.
5. guests, party, visitors, callers Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realise you had company.
Quotations
"Every man is like the company he is wont to keep" [Euripides Phoenix]
"A wise man may look ridiculous in the company of fools" [Thomas Fuller Gnomologia]
"Tell me thy company, and I'll tell thee what thou art" [Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote]
"Every man is like the company he is wont to keep" [Euripides Phoenix]
"A wise man may look ridiculous in the company of fools" [Thomas Fuller Gnomologia]
"Tell me thy company, and I'll tell thee what thou art" [Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote]
Proverbs
"A man is known by the company he keeps"
"Two is company, three's a crowd"
"A man is known by the company he keeps"
"Two is company, three's a crowd"
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
company
noun1. A number of persons who have come or been gathered together:
assemblage, assembly, body, conclave, conference, congregation, congress, convention, convocation, crowd, gathering, group, meeting, muster, troop.
Informal: get-together.
3. A pleasant association among people:
4. A commercial organization:
Informal: outfit.
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Translations
رِفاق، أصْدِقاءرِفْقَهسَرِيَّة جُنودشركةشَرِكَة
společnostnávštěvapartarotaskupina
selskabvirksomhedfirmagæsterkompagni
yrityskomppaniakumppanuusliikepalokunta
kompanija
vállalatvendégek
félagsskapurfyrirtækigesturundirfylki
会社
회사
įmonėkuopasudaryti kompanijąsvečiai
kompānijarotasabiedrībaviesi
hostia
četadružbapodjetje
sällskap
บริษัท
công ty
company
[ˈkʌmpənɪ]A. N
1. (= companionship) → compañía f
it's company for her → le hace compañía
he's good/poor company → es/no es muy agradable estar con él
to keep sb company → hacer compañía a algn, acompañar a algn
two's company(, three's a crowd) → dos es compañía, tres es multitud
it's company for her → le hace compañía
he's good/poor company → es/no es muy agradable estar con él
to keep sb company → hacer compañía a algn, acompañar a algn
two's company(, three's a crowd) → dos es compañía, tres es multitud
2. (= group, friends) to keep bad company → andar en malas compañías
to get into bad company → tener malas compañías
to be in good company (fig) → estar bien acompañado
to join company with → reunirse con
to part company → separarse (with de) (fig) (= come apart, unstuck) → desprenderse, soltarse (with de) present company excepted → mejorando lo presente, salvando a los presentes
a man is known by the company he keeps → dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres
to get into bad company → tener malas compañías
to be in good company (fig) → estar bien acompañado
to join company with → reunirse con
to part company → separarse (with de) (fig) (= come apart, unstuck) → desprenderse, soltarse (with de) present company excepted → mejorando lo presente, salvando a los presentes
a man is known by the company he keeps → dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres
3. (no pl) (= guests) → visita f, invitados mpl
we have company → tenemos visita or invitados
are you expecting company? → ¿esperas visita?
we have company → tenemos visita or invitados
are you expecting company? → ¿esperas visita?
4. (Comm) (= firm) → compañía f, empresa f; (= association) → sociedad f
Smith and Company → Smith y Compañía
he's a company man → se desvive por la empresa
in company time → en horas de trabajo
see also limited
Smith and Company → Smith y Compañía
he's a company man → se desvive por la empresa
in company time → en horas de trabajo
see also limited
6. (Theat) → compañía f (de teatro)
B. CPD company car N → coche m de la empresa
company commander N → capitán m de compañía
company director N → director(a) m/f de empresa
company law N → derecho m de compañías
company lawyer N (Brit) (Jur) → abogado mf empresarial; (working within company) → abogado mf de la compañía
company policy N → política f de la empresa
company secretary N → administrador(a) m/f de empresa
company union N (US) → sindicato m de empresa
company commander N → capitán m de compañía
company director N → director(a) m/f de empresa
company law N → derecho m de compañías
company lawyer N (Brit) (Jur) → abogado mf empresarial; (working within company) → abogado mf de la compañía
company policy N → política f de la empresa
company secretary N → administrador(a) m/f de empresa
company union N (US) → sindicato m de empresa
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company
[ˈkʌmpəni] n (= business, firm) → entreprise f, société f
He works for a big company → Il travaille pour une grosse entreprise., Il travaille pour une grosse société.
an insurance company → une compagnie d'assurance
an oil company → une compagnie pétrolière
Smith and Company → Smith et Compagnie
He works for a big company → Il travaille pour une grosse entreprise., Il travaille pour une grosse société.
an insurance company → une compagnie d'assurance
an oil company → une compagnie pétrolière
Smith and Company → Smith et Compagnie
(= companionship) → compagnie f
to keep sb company → tenir compagnie à qn
I'll keep you company → Je vais te tenir compagnie.
to part company with sb → se séparer de qn
good company (= person)
He's good company → Il est d'une compagnie agréable.
to be in good company (= not the only one) → ne pas être le seul(la)(e)
to keep company with sb (= spend time with) → fréquenter qn
to keep sb company → tenir compagnie à qn
I'll keep you company → Je vais te tenir compagnie.
to part company with sb → se séparer de qn
good company (= person)
He's good company → Il est d'une compagnie agréable.
to be in good company (= not the only one) → ne pas être le seul(la)(e)
to keep company with sb (= spend time with) → fréquenter qn
(= people, visitors) to have company → avoir de la visite
We have company → Nous avons de la visite.
to be in company (= not alone) → être en société
present company excepted → à l'exception des personnes ici présentes
We have company → Nous avons de la visite.
to be in company (= not alone) → être en société
present company excepted → à l'exception des personnes ici présentes
(MILITARY) → compagnie fcompany car n → voiture f de fonctioncompany director n → directeur/trice m/f général(e)company law n → droit m des sociétéscompany logo n → logo m de la compagniecompany pension n → caisse f de retraite d'entreprisecompany secretary n (British) → secrétaire mf général (d'une société)
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
company
n
→ Gesellschaft f; to keep somebody company → jdm Gesellschaft leisten; to keep company with somebody → mit jdm verkehren; I enjoy company → ich bin gern in Gesellschaft, ich habe gern Gesellschaft; I enjoy his company → ich bin gern mit ihm zusammen; female company → Damengesellschaft f; he arrived with female company → er kam in Damenbegleitung; he’s good company → seine Gesellschaft ist angenehm; he came along just for (the) company → er kam bloß mit, um Gesellschaft zu haben; he doesn’t know how to behave in company → er weiß nicht, wie man sich in Gesellschaft benimmt; I/he in company with … → ich/er, genauso wie …; she is not fit company for your sister → sie ist nicht der richtige Umgang für deine Schwester; a man is known by the company he keeps (prov) → sage mir, mit wem du umgehst, so sage ich dir, wer du bist (prov); she has a cat, it’s company for her → sie hält sich eine Katze, da hat sie (wenigstens) Gesellschaft; you’ll be in good company if … → wenn du …, bist du in guter Gesellschaft
(= guests) → Besuch m
(Comm) → Firma f, → Gesellschaft f; Smith & Company, Smith & Co. → Smith & Co.; shipping company → Schifffahrtsgesellschaft f, → Reederei f; publishing company → Verlagshaus nt, → Verlag m; a printing/clothes company → ein Druckerei-/Textilbetrieb m; that’s paid for by the company → das bezahlt die Firma
(Theat) → (Schauspiel)truppe f
(Naut) ship’s company → Besatzung f
(Mil) → Kompanie f
company
:company car
n → Firmenwagen m
company commander
n (Mil) → Kompaniechef m
company director
n → Direktor(in) m(f), → Firmenchef(in) m(f)
company law
n → Gesellschaftsrecht nt
company lawyer
n (for company law) → Gesellschaftsrechtler(in) m(f); (within company) → Hausjurist(in) m(f)
company loyalty
n → Firmentreue f
company policy
n → Geschäftspolitik f
company secretary
n (Brit Comm) → ˜ Prokurist(in) m(f)
company sergeant major
n (Mil) → Kompaniefeldwebel m
company time
n → Arbeitszeit f
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
company
[ˈkʌmp/ənɪ] n (gen, also) (Mil, Theatre) → compagnia (Comm, Fin) → società f inv, compagniaship's company → equipaggio
he's good/poor company → è di buona/cattiva compagnia
to keep sb company → tenere or fare compagnia a qn
to get into bad company → farsi cattive amicizie
to keep bad company → frequentare cattive compagnie
to part company with sb → dividersi or separarsi da qn
we have company this evening → abbiamo ospiti stasera
Smith and Company → Smith e soci
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
company
(ˈkampəni) – plural ˈcompanies – noun1. a number of people joined together for a (commercial) purpose. a glass-manufacturing company.
2. guests. I'm expecting company tonight.
3. companionship. I was grateful for her company; She's always good company.
4. a group of companions. He got into bad company.
5. a large group of soldiers, especially part of an infantry battalion.
keep (someone) company to go, stay etc with (someone). I'll come too, and keep you company.
part company (with) to leave or separate. They parted company (with each other) at the bus stop.
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company
→ شَرِكَة společnost selskab Firma εταιρεία compañía, empresa yritys compagnie kompanija società 会社 회사 bedrijf bedrift spółka empresa компания sällskap บริษัท şirket công ty 公司Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
company
n. compañía, establecimiento, empresa.
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- Here's some information about my company
- I'd like some information about the company (US)
I would like some information about the company (UK)
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