definition of
company

[1] #1 company n. an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage". wn

[2] #2 company n. small military unit; usually two or three platoons. wn

[3] #3 company n. [companionship, fellowship, society] the state of being with someone; "he missed their company"; "he enjoyed the society of his friends". wn

[4] #4 company n. [troupe] organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); "the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel". wn

[5] #5 company n. [caller] a social or business visitor; "the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company". wn