enjoyable to be with).as companyBessie was glad to have the dog as company.in somebody's company (=with someone)I felt nervous in the company of such an important man.in company with somebody (=together with another person or group)He's performing in company with saxophonist Ernie Watts.3guests [uncountable] people who are visiting you in your home:It looks like the Hammills have company.We're expecting company this evening.4friends [uncountable] your friends or the group of people you spend time with:People judge you by the company you keep (=the people you spend time with).Things began to go wrong when he got into bad company.5performers [countable] a group of actors, dancers, or singers who work together:a theatre companya touring companythe Kirov Ballet Company6 be in good company used to tell someone who has made a mistake that they should not be embarrassed because some important or respected people have made the same mistake:If you can't program the video recorder, you're in good company.7GROUP [uncountable] formal a group of people who are together in the same place, often for a particular purpose or for social reasons:He glanced around at the assembled company.Some jokes are just not appropriate to tell in mixed company (=in a group of both men and women).in company (=when surrounded by other people, especially at a social occasion)Parents should teach their children how to behave in company.8 somebody and company informal used after a person's name to mean that person and their friends:This has not stopped Senator Biden and company from trying to make it an issue in the election.9army [countable] a group of about 120 soldiers who are usually part of a larger group10 two's company, three's a crowd used to suggest that two people would rather be alone together than have other people with them Officesoffice1building [countable] a building that belongs to a company or organization, with rooms where people can work at desks:The department occupies an office just a mile from the White House.main/head office (=the most important office)The head office is in Edinburgh.Did you go to the office (=the office where you work) today?at the officeHave a nice day at the office.local/regional officeThe agency has a network of regional offices.office staff/workers/equipment etcOffice staff need well-designed desks and chairs.the increased demand for office space2room [countable] a room where someone has a desk and works, on their own or with other people:the manager's officeSorry, Ann's not in her office right now.Dan shares an office with Lisa.3 office hoursa) the time between about 9:00 in the morning and 5:00 in the afternoon, when people in offices are working:Can you phone again during office hours?b) American English the time during the day or week when students can meet with their teacher in the teacher's office:Professor Lee's office hours are from 2 to 4 on Mondays and Thursdays.4job [uncountable and countable] an important job or position with power, especially in government:the office of Presidentin officeShe was celebrating ten years in office.A provisional military government took office (=started in an important job or position).hold office (=have a particular important job or position)Trujillo held office as finance minister.a five year term