1. plural of company; business organizations or corporations
2. plural of company; groups of people together
3. plural of company; military units
Usage: military

Examples

• Several tech companies are hiring new graduates.
• The merger will create one of the largest companies in the industry.
• Many companies offer remote work options now.
• She enjoys the companies of her close friends.
• The theater companies performed Shakespeare’s plays.
• Two companies of soldiers were deployed to the region.
• Insurance companies must follow strict regulations.