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US
/ˈkəmpəˌni/
]
[ UK /kˈʌmpəni/ ]
[ UK /kˈʌmpəni/ ]
NOUN
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the state of being with someone
he enjoyed the society of his friends
he missed their company -
a social gathering of guests or companions
the house was filled with company when I arrived - crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
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a social or business visitor
the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company -
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel -
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 -
an institution created to conduct business
he only invests in large well-established companies
he started the company in his garage -
a unit of firefighters including their equipment
a hook-and-ladder company - small military unit; usually two or three platoons
VERB
- be a companion to somebody
How To Use company In A Sentence
- The reconnaissance is conducted by teams from the reconnaissance company of the airborne brigade and the reconnaissance platoon of an IFV-equipped airborne battalion or by a designated platoon of an airborne battalion. FM 100-61 Chptr 9 Artillery Support
- He is engaged in a bitter struggle with his rival to get control of the company.
- In 1896, New Jersey passed a law that made it easy to charter a company - and it quickly became a leading venue for incorporations.
- He says the insurance bond provides deserved protection for employees who put a lot into the company.
- Book value can increase as a result of mergers, and it can go up if a company has just sold a lot of new equity.
- One Mercedes engineer estimated that, worldwide, up to 50,000 vehicles may have to be repaired, which is a blow for a company which prides itself on reliability and quality. The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed
- The total sales of the company didn't amount to more than a few million dollars.
- Goldman Sachs JB Were analyst Marcus Curley, who has a "buy" rating on the shares, forecasts a price of NZ$6. 20 to NZ$6. 40 if the acquirer is another casino company. The Blind Bet for Sky City
- With automobile insurance, for example, an insurance company accepts part of the risk that you will be involved in a car accident. Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice
- The company raised €10 million in May, but decided to extend the round after it was oversubscribed by potential investors.
