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