company in English
- company⇄adj. 1. of or having to do with company.
Ex. company manners.
2a. having to do with a business company.
Ex. a company policy, a company reorganization.
b. having the interests of one's company or one's employers uppermost in min - company⇄company, noun, pl.-nies,adjective, verb, -nied,-nying.
- company⇄Crown corporation orcompany
(in Canada) a legal agency or company through which the federal government or the government of a province carries out certain regulatory and other functions. - company⇄expr. bear company, to go with; accompany.
Ex. His faithful dog shall bear him company (Alexander Pope). - company⇄expr. keep company with,
a. to associate with; accompany.
Ex. The gentleman ... kept company with the wild Prince (Shakespeare).
b. to associate or go with as a lover or suitor.
Ex. My sister Hannah and the young man who was kee - company⇄expr. keep company,
a. to go with; remain with for companionship.
Ex. My dog kept me company while you were away.
b. to go together; associate with as a lover or suitor.
Ex. I offered to your sister to keep company (Dickens). - company⇄expr. part company,
a. to go separate ways.
Ex. The friends parted company at the gate.
b. to have a difference of opinion.
Ex. ... the point at which the scientific man is apt to part company with the theologian (H. Drummond) - company⇄noun 1. a group of people.
Ex. A great company met the conquering hero. We were a gallant company, riding o'er land and sailing o'er sea (Byron).
2a. a group of people joined together for some purpose, such as carrying on a business or actin - company⇄v.i. (Archaic.) to keep company; associate.
Ex. Those with whom we have here companied through the long years of our earthly sojourn (H. E. Manning). - company⇄v.t. (Archaic.) to accompany.
Ex. I am Sir the soldier that did company these three (Shakespeare).
company in Kashmiri कॉशुर
company in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
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company in Sindhi سنڌي
Company
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ (English)
Definitions
- A business organization that sells goods or services.
- A group of people gathered together for a purpose, such as a social event.
- The presence of another person or people.
- A military unit, typically consisting of 80–150 soldiers.
Usage Examples
- "She started a small company selling handmade jewelry."
- "I enjoy your company; you always have interesting stories to share."
- "The company of soldiers marched through the town."
Etymology
From Old French compagnie, meaning "society, friendship, body of soldiers," derived from Latin companio, meaning "one who eats bread with another."
Synonyms
- Business
- Corporation
- Firm
- Association
- Gathering
- Companionship
Antonyms
- Solitude
- Isolation
- Individual
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Empresa | /emˈpɾesa/ |
| French | Entreprise | /ɑ̃.tʁə.priz/ |
| German | Unternehmen | /ʊntɐʁˈneːmən/ |
| Hindi | कंपनी (Kampanee) | /kʌmpʌni/ |
| Tamil | நிறுவனம் (Niruvanam) | /nɪruʋʌnʌm/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
American English: /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
Historical Usage
The term "company" was widely used in medieval times to refer to groups of merchants or military units. Over time, it evolved to represent formal business entities and social gatherings.
Cultural Nuances
In Western cultures, "company" is often associated with businesses, whereas in some Asian cultures, it strongly conveys the sense of group harmony and collective responsibility.
More Information
Companies play a vital role in the economy, from small startups to multinational corporations. They can be structured as sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), or publicly traded entities.