company

start-up

My sister and her friend launched a successful start-up company last year.

associated, commercial, joint-stock, limited, private, public

The bank is a large private company owned by a family for many generations.

trading

My uncle started a small trading company that imports textiles from Asia.

bus, record, etc.

The bus company announced new routes connecting the city center to the airport.

work for

My father works for a large technology company in the city.

make sth, produce sth

The technology company makes smartphones and tablets for customers around the world.

fail, go bankrupt, go bust, go into liquidation, go out of business, go to the wall

The electronics manufacturer went out of business after struggling to compete with larger rivals.

go under

Several tech startups went under after investors pulled their funding.

in a/the ~

My sister works in a company that makes software for hospitals.

within a/the ~

The marketing team had significant influence within the company.

ballet, theatre, etc.

The national ballet company performed at the concert hall last night.

good, pleasant

My grandmother is pleasant company, so I enjoy visiting her on weekends.

have

My grandmother enjoys having company on weekends when her grandchildren visit.

keep sb

My grandmother asked me to keep her company while she recovered from surgery.

provide (sb with)

Having a close friend nearby can really provide you with much-needed company during difficult times.

enjoy

My grandparents enjoy each other's company while gardening in the backyard every Saturday afternoon.

for ~

My sister asked if I could stay for company while she waited for her test results.

in sb's ~

She felt relaxed and happy in the company of her close friends.

have/request the pleasure of sb's company

We would be delighted to have your company at our wedding celebration next month.

assembled

The guests waited nervously as the assembled company listened to the award announcement.

in ~

She felt nervous speaking in company for the first time after moving to a new city.

expect, have

My parents had company over for dinner last weekend.