com·pa·ny
(kŭḿpə-nē)
[Middle English compainie, from Old French compaignie, from Vulgar Latin* compānia, from * compāniō, companion; see companion1.]
noun: pl., -nies.
- A group of persons. See synonyms at band2
- One's companions or associates: moved in fast company; is known by the company she keeps.
- A guest or guests: had company for the weekend.
- The state of friendly companionship; fellowship: was grateful for her company; friends who finally parted company.
- A business enterprise; a firm.
- A partner or partners not specifically named in a firm's title: Lee Rogers and Company.
- A troupe of dramatic or musical performers: a repertory company.
- A subdivision of a military regiment or battalion that constitutes the lowest administrative unit. It is usually under the command of a captain and is made up of at least two platoons.
- A unit of firefighters.
- A ship's crew and officers. See Usage Note at: collective noun
transitive verb: -nied, -ny·ing, -nies.
- To accompany or associate with.
