COMPANY

An institution created to conduct business

Example: "He only invests in large well-established companies"

Small military unit; usually two or three platoons

The state of being with someone

Example: "He missed their company"

Organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)

Example: "The traveling company all stayed at the same hotel"

A social or business visitor

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

A social gathering of guests or companions

Example: "The house was filled with company when i arrived"

A band of people associated temporarily in some activity

Example: "They organized a party to search for food"

Crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship

A unit of firefighters including their equipment

Example: "A hook-and-ladder company"