company Definition
- 1a commercial business
- 2a group of people who are together for a particular purpose
- 3the fact of being with someone else or others, especially when it provides comfort or enjoyment
Using company: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "company" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She works for a software company.
Example
The company has a strict dress code.
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We enjoyed each other's company.
Example
I need some company on this long drive.
company Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for company
- enterprise
- corporation
- association
- firm
- business
- group
- team
- party
Antonyms for company
- solitude
- isolation
Idioms Using company
company's coming
an expression used to indicate that guests are expected soon
Example
Hurry up and clean the house, company's coming!
two's company, three's a crowd
a saying that suggests that a third person can spoil the enjoyment of a situation that is meant for only two people
Example
I was having a great time with my friend until her boyfriend showed up. Two's company, three's a crowd.
part company
to separate from someone after being together for a period of time
Example
After the project was completed, we parted company and went our separate ways.
Phrases with company
keep someone company
to stay with someone so that they are not alone
Example
I'll keep you company while you wait for the train.
in good company
among people who are respected or admired
Example
With three Olympic gold medals, she is in good company with other great athletes.
company man
an employee who is loyal to the company and its interests
Example
He has worked for the same company for over 30 years; he's a real company man.
Origins of company
from Latin 'com-' meaning 'with' + 'panis' meaning 'bread'
Summary: company in Brief
The term 'company' [ˈkʌmpəni] refers to a commercial business, a group of people with a shared purpose, or the act of being with others. Examples include 'She works for a software company,' 'We enjoyed each other's company,' and 'I need some company on this long drive.' Phrases like 'keep someone company' and idioms like 'company's coming' are also common. 'Company' has formal synonyms like 'enterprise' and informal ones like 'biz.'
