Work and business / A2

KUMP-uh-nee/ˈkʌmpəni/

A company is a business: a software company, work for a company. Firm is a close British word, especially for law or accountancy. Company also means people being with you: I enjoy her company — that sense is useful but secondary at A2. Companion is a person; company is the business or the presence.

Meaning

A business that sells goods or services.

Examples

• “She works for a software company.”
• “The company has offices in two cities.”
• “He started a small company with a friend.”

Good to know

work for a company. a + type + company. Also: enjoy someone’s company.

Near in meaning

firm

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