companies
English meaning: Companies
Definition
A team; a group of people who work together professionally.
Example
“Several large companies have moved their offices to the city.”
Another example: “The two companies merged to form a single global brand.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural of 'company'. Most often business organisations ('multinational companies'), but also groups of people ('in good company') or military units. Very common in business and economics. Neutral register; abbreviation 'Co.' or 'cos'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French 'compaignie', from Late Latin 'companio' (one who breaks bread with another), from 'com-' (with) + 'panis' (bread); entered English in the 13th century.
Synonyms
- firms
- businesses
- corporations
- enterprises
- organisations
- concerns
Related Words
Common Collocations
- multinational companies
- insurance companies
- listed companies
- private companies
- companies house
- start-up companies
Word Forms
company (n, sing.); companies (pl.)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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