company

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein Wirtschaftsunternehmen oder eine Firma; eine kleine militärische Einheit; der Zustand, bei jemandem zu sein; eine Gruppe von Künstlern oder Darstellern; eine soziale oder geschäftliche Begleitung; eine Versammlung; eine Gruppe von Personen; die Besatzung eines Schiffes; oder eine Feuerwehreinheit mit Ausrüstung.

A noun with multiple meanings: an institution created to conduct business; a small military unit; the state of being with someone; an organization of performers; a social or business visitor; a social gathering; a band of people associated temporarily; the crew of a ship; or a unit of firefighters including their equipment.

1. Business organizationA2formal

   A commercial business or firm.

   Unternehmen

   • She works for a large technology company.
   • The company announced record profits this year.
   • He started his own company last month.

   Synonymebusinessconcerncorporationenterpriseestablishmentfirmhouse

2. Presence of othersB1formal

   The fact or condition of being with another person or people.

   Gesellschaft

   • I enjoy your company during lunch breaks.
   • She prefers the company of her family.
   • Good company makes the evening more enjoyable.

   Synonymeassociationattendancecompanionshipfellowshippresencesociety

   Antonymeisolationlonelinesssolitude

3. B2formal

   A group of people, such as soldiers or actors.

   Gruppe von Personen

   • The infantry company marched in formation.
   • The theater company performed a new play.
   • A company of travelers stopped at the inn.

   Synonymebandcastcrewensemblegangpartytrooptroupe