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company
an institution created to conduct business
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noun
an institution created to conduct business
“he only invests in large well-established companies”
noun
a unit of firefighters including their equipment
“a hook-and-ladder company”
noun
a social gathering of guests or companions
“the house was filled with company when I arrived”
noun
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
“the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel”
noun
small military unit; usually two or three platoons
noun
crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
noun
a band of people associated temporarily in some activity
“they organized a party to search for food”
noun
a social or business visitor
“the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company”
noun
the state of being with someone
“he missed their company”
verb
be a companion to somebody
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he only invests in large well-established companies
he started the company in his garage
a hook-and-ladder company
the house was filled with company when I arrived
the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
they organized a party to search for food
the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
he missed their company
he enjoyed the society of his friends
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