the state of being a companion or companions; the act of accompanying; fellowship; companionship; society; friendly intercourse.-a companion or companions.-an assemblage or association of persons, either permanent or transient.-guests or visitors, in distinction from the members of a family; as, to invite company to dine.-society, in general; people assembled for social intercourse.-an association of persons for the purpose of carrying on some enterprise or business; a corporation; a firm; as, the east india company; an insurance company; a joint-stock company.-partners in a firm whose names are not mentioned in its style or title; -- often abbreviated in writing; as, hottinguer & co.-a subdivision of a regiment of troops under the command of a captain, numbering in the united states (full strength) 100 men.-the crew of a ship, including the officers; as, a whole ship's company.-the body of actors employed in a theater or in the production of a play.-to accompany or go with; to be companion to.-to associate.-to be a gay companion.-to have sexual commerce.