com·pa·ny / ˈkəmpənē/ • n. (pl. -nies) 1. a commercial business.2. the fact or condition of being with another or others, esp. in a way that provides friendship and enjoyment: I could do with some company. ∎  a person or people seen as a source of such friendship and enjoyment: she is excellent company. ∎  the person or group of people whose society someone is currently sharing: he was silent among such distinguished company. ∎  a visiting person or group of people: I'm expecting company.3. a number of individuals gathered together, esp. for a particular purpose. ∎  a body of soldiers, esp. the smallest subdivision of an infantry battalion, typically commanded by a major or captain. ∎  a group of actors, singers, or dancers who perform together.• v. (-nies, -nied) [intr.] (company with) poetic/lit. associate with; keep company with. ∎  [tr.] archaic accompany (someone).PHRASES: be in good company be in the same situation as someone important or respected: if you spot the ghost, you are in good company: King George V saw it too.in company with together with.keep someone company accompany or spend time with someone in order to prevent them from feeling lonely or bored. ∎  engage in the same activity as someone else in order to be sociable: I'll have a drink myself, just to keep you company.keep company with associate with habitually. ∎  have a social or romantic relationship with; date. part companysee part.