company

noun

an institution created to conduct business
a unit of firefighters including their equipment
“a hook-and-ladder company”
a social gathering of guests or companions
“the house was filled with company when I arrived”
organization of performers and associated personnel, especially theatrical
“The traveling company all stayed at the same hotel.”
troupe
small military unit
crew of a ship including the officers

ship's company
a band of people associated temporarily in some activity

party
a social or business visitor
“The room is a mess because we didn't expect company.”
caller
the state of being with someone
“It felt lonely to sit there without any company.”
society

verb