company

A social or business visitor.

“the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company”

Small military unit; usually two or three platoons.

The state of being with someone.

“he missed their company”

A band of people associated temporarily in some activity.

“the company of cooks walked into the kitchen”

Organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical).

“the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel”

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

An institution created to conduct business.

“he started the company in his garage”

A social gathering of guests or companions.

“the house was filled with company when I arrived”

A unit of firefighters including their equipment.

“a hook-and-ladder company”

Be a companion to somebody.