Definition of "Company" :

noun: an institution created to conduct business

"He started the company in his garage."

noun: a unit of firefighters including their equipment

"A hook-and-ladder company."

noun: a social gathering of guests or companions

"The house was filled with company when I arrived."

noun: organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)

"The traveling company all stayed at the same hotel."

noun: small military unit; usually two or three platoons

noun: crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship

noun: a band of people associated temporarily in some activity

"The company of cooks walked into the kitchen."

noun: a social or business visitor

"The room was a mess because he hadn't expected company."

noun: the state of being with someone

"He missed their company."

verb: be a companion to somebody