Noun | 1. | company - an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage" |
2. | company - organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); "the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel" Synonyms: troupe | |
3. | company - the state of being with someone; "he missed their company"; "he enjoyed the society of his friends" | |
4. | company - small military unit; usually two or three platoons | |
5. | 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" Synonyms: party | |
6. | company - a social gathering of guests or companions; "the house was filled with company when I arrived" | |
7. | ![]() Synonyms: caller | |
8. | company - a unit of firefighters including their equipment; "a hook-and-ladder company" | |
9. | company - crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship Synonyms: ship's company | |
Verb | 1. | company - be a companion to somebody |
COMPANY. An association of a number of individuals for the purpose of
carrying on some legitimate business.
2. This term is not synonymous with partnership, though every such
unincorporated compass is a partnership.
3. Usage has reserved this term to associations whose members are in
greater number, their capital more considerable, and their enterprises
greater, either on account of their risk or importance.
4. When these companies are authorized by the government, they are
known by the name of corporations. (q.v.)
5. Sometimes the word is used to represent those members of a
partnership whose names do not appear in the name of the firm; as, A.B &
Company. Vide, 12 Toull. n, 97; Mortimer on Commerce, 128. Vide Club;
Corporation; Firm; Parties to actions; Partnership.