Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of company
"The local companies are all preparing their tax returns for the new fiscal year."
In plain English: Companies are groups of people who work together to sell products or services for money.
"Many companies are struggling to stay profitable due to rising costs."
Usage: Companies refers to multiple business organizations or corporations operating in an industry. Do not confuse this with the singular form, which can mean a group of people or a social gathering.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of company
"The companies third-party vendor is delivering the new equipment tomorrow."
"The government companies every business owner to pay their taxes."
Derived from the Old French compagnie, this term originally meant "fellowship" or "association." It entered English in the 14th century to describe a group of people traveling together, later evolving to denote business partnerships.