company
US /ˈkʌmpəˌni/
Definition
an institution created to conduct business
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Our company will open a second branch in the city center next year.
Synonyms
- enterprisea purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
- firmthe members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
- corporationa business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
Collocations
- Easy enjoy good dinner company with friendsto enjoy good dinner company with friends, meaning to derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
- Medium register a private incorporated limited liability companyto register a private incorporated limited liability company, meaning to record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
- Hard corporate governance standards of multinational parent holding companydescribing corporate governance standards of multinational parent holding company (of or belonging to a corporation)
- Very Hard remember that two is company but three is a crowdto remember that two is company but three is a crowd, meaning to recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.