Noun
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a unit of firefighters including their equipment
"a hook-and-ladder company"
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crew of a ship including the officers
the whole force or personnel of a ship
- ship's 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"
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a social gathering of guests or companions
"the house was filled with company when I arrived"
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a social or business visitor
"the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company"
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organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
"the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel"
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the state of being with someone
"he missed their company"
"he enjoyed the society of his friends"
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small military unit
usually two or three platoons
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an institution created to conduct business
"he only invests in large well-established companies"
"he started the company in his garage"
Verb
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be a companion to somebody
- keep company