company
A business organization that makes, buys, or sells goods or provides services in exchange for money. It also refers to the state of being with other people or the people you spend time with.
Beispiele
3 von 5I really enjoy your company; we always have a great time together.
I really enjoy being with you; we always have a great time together.
The company shall provide all necessary equipment for the new employees.
The business will give all the tools needed for the new workers.
I'm having some company over tonight, so I need to clean the house.
I am having some guests visit tonight, so I need to clean the house.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the 'com' in 'company' which means 'together' and the Latin 'pan' which means 'bread.' A company is a group of people who 'eat bread together.'
Schnelles Quiz
Sarah decided to start her own software ____ after working in the industry for ten years.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: company
Beispiele
I really enjoy your company; we always have a great time together.
everydayI really enjoy being with you; we always have a great time together.
The company shall provide all necessary equipment for the new employees.
formalThe business will give all the tools needed for the new workers.
I'm having some company over tonight, so I need to clean the house.
informalI am having some guests visit tonight, so I need to clean the house.
The study examines how a small company can compete in a global market.
academicThe research looks at how a small business can compete in a worldwide market.
Our company is looking for a new manager to lead the sales team.
businessOur business is searching for a new manager to head the sales department.
Synonyme
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
part company
to end a relationship or stop being with someone
in the company of
being together with someone
limited company
a specific type of business legal structure
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A companion is a specific person you are with, while company is either a business or the general state of being with others.
A campaign is a planned series of activities to reach a goal, whereas a company is a permanent business structure.
Nutzungshinweise
When referring to a business, 'company' is a countable noun (a company, two companies). When referring to spending time with people, it is usually uncountable (I like your company).
Häufige Fehler
Learners often say 'I work in a company,' but it is more natural to say 'I work for a company.'
Merkhilfe
Think of the 'com' in 'company' which means 'together' and the Latin 'pan' which means 'bread.' A company is a group of people who 'eat bread together.'
Wortherkunft
From the Old French 'compagnie', which comes from the Latin 'com-' (with) and 'panis' (bread).
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many English-speaking cultures, 'keeping someone company' is considered a very polite and kind social duty, especially for the elderly.
Schnelles Quiz
Sarah decided to start her own software ____ after working in the industry for ten years.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: company
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Ähnliche Wörter
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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