company

noun (OTHER PEOPLE)

/ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

Definition

B2 [U] the fact of being with a person or people, or the person or people you are with: I just enjoy his company. It was a long trip and I was grateful for his company. I enjoy my own company (= I like being alone). I travelled in the company of (= with) two teachers as far as Istanbul. I'd rather you didn't mention it when we're in company (= with other people). I didn't realize you had company (= were with someone/people). Margot came to stay for a week as company for my mother while I was away. With only her thoughts for company (= being alone), she walked slowly along the beach. → See also accompanyFriends, acquaintances and contemporaries be good company C1 to be pleasant and entertaining to be with: You'll like Rosie - she's good company.Friendly for company › If you do something for company, you do it to make you feel as if you are not alone: I usually have the radio on for company.Friends, acquaintances and contemporaries keep sb company B2 to stay with someone so that they are not alone: I'll keep you company till the train comes.Friends, acquaintances and contemporaries

(Definition of company noun (OTHER PEOPLE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)