n.
1.an institution created to conduct business
2.organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
3.the state of being with someone
4.small military unit
5.a band of people associated temporarily in some activity
6.a social gathering of guests or companions
7.a social or business visitor
8.a unit of firefighters including their equipment
9.crew of a ship including the officers company v.
1.be a companion to somebody
Idiom of the Day
give (someone) a head start
to allow someone to start earlier than others
We gave my friend a head start in the treasure hunting contest.