Firm vs. Company
Firmnoun
A business partnership; the name under which it trades.
Firmnoun
A business enterprise, however organized.
Firmnoun
(slang) A criminal gang, especially based around football hooliganism.
Firmadjective
steadfast, secure, hard (in position)
Firmadjective
fixed (in opinion)
Firmadjective
solid, rigid (material state)
Firmverb
(transitive) To make firm or strong; fix securely.
Firmverb
(transitive) To make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify.
Firmverb
(intransitive) To become firm; stabilise.
Firmverb
(intransitive) To improve after decline.
Firmverb
To shorten (of betting odds).
Firmverb
To select (a higher education institution) as one's preferred choice, so as to enrol automatically if one's grades match the conditional offer.
Firmadjective
Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; - applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood.
Firmadjective
Not easily excited or disturbed; unchanging in purpose; fixed; steady; constant; stable; unshaken; not easily changed in feelings or will; strong; as, a firm believer; a firm friend; a firm adherent.
Firmadjective
Solid; - opposed to fluid; as, firm land.
Firmadjective
Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance.
Firmnoun
The name, title, or style, under which a company transacts business; a partnership of two or more persons; a commercial house; as, the firm of Hope & Co.
Firmverb
To fix; to settle; to confirm; to establish.
Firmverb
To fix or direct with firmness.
Firmnoun
members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments;
Firmverb
become taut or tauter;
Firmverb
make taut or tauter;
Firmadjective
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable;
Firmadjective
not soft or yielding to pressure;
Firmadjective
strong and sure;
Firmadjective
not subject to revision or change;
Firmadjective
(of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling;
Firmadjective
not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall;
Firmadjective
securely established;
Firmadjective
marked by the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue;
Firmadjective
pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed;
Firmadjective
securely fixed in place;
Firmadjective
unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause;
Firmadverb
with resolute determination;
Firmadjective
having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure
Firmadjective
solidly in place and stable
Firmadjective
having steady but not excessive power or strength
Firmadjective
showing resolute determination and strength of character
Firmadjective
strongly felt and unlikely to change
Firmadjective
steadfast and constant
Firmadjective
decided upon and fixed or definite
Firmadjective
(of a currency, shares, etc.) having a steady value or price which is more likely to rise than fall
Firmverb
make more solid or resilient
Firmverb
fix (a plant) securely in the soil
Firmverb
make (an agreement or plan) explicit and definite
Firmverb
(of a price) rise slightly to reach a level considered secure
Firmadverb
in a resolute and determined manner
Firmnoun
a business concern, especially one involving a partnership of two or more people
Firmnoun
a group of hospital doctors working as a team, headed by a consultant.
Firmnoun
an organized group of football supporters known for their aggressive attitudes towards rival fans.
Companynoun
A team; a group of people who work together professionally.
Companynoun
A group of individuals who work together for a common purpose.
Companynoun
(military) A unit of approximately sixty to one hundred and twenty soldiers, typically consisting of two or three platoons and forming part of a battalion.
Companynoun
A unit of firefighters and their equipment.
Companynoun
(nautical) The entire crew of a ship.
Companynoun
An intelligence service.
Companynoun
(legal) An entity having legal personality, and thus able to own property and to sue and be sued in its own name; a corporation.
Companynoun
(business) Any business, whether incorporated or not, that manufactures or sells products (also known as goods), or provides services as a commercial venture.
Companynoun
(uncountable) Social visitors or companions.
Companynoun
(uncountable) Companionship.
Companyverb
To accompany, keep company with.
Companyverb
To associate.
Companyverb
To be a lively, cheerful companion.
Companyverb
To have sexual intercourse.
Companynoun
The state of being a companion or companions; the act of accompanying; fellowship; companionship; society; friendly intercourse.
Companynoun
A companion or companions.
Companynoun
An assemblage or association of persons, either permanent or transient.
Companynoun
Guests or visitors, in distinction from the members of a family; as, to invite company to dine.
Companynoun
Society, in general; people assembled for social intercourse.
Companynoun
An association of persons for the purpose of carrying on some enterprise or business; a corporation; a firm; as, the East India Company; an insurance company; a joint-stock company.
Companynoun
Partners in a firm whose names are not mentioned in its style or title; - often abbreviated in writing; as, Hottinguer & Co.
Companynoun
A subdivision of a regiment of troops under the command of a captain, numbering in the United States (full strength) 100 men.
Companynoun
The crew of a ship, including the officers; as, a whole ship's company.
Companynoun
The body of actors employed in a theater or in the production of a play.
Companyverb
To accompany or go with; to be companion to.
Companyverb
To associate.
Companyverb
To be a gay companion.
Companyverb
To have sexual commerce.
Companynoun
an institution created to conduct business;
Companynoun
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical);
Companynoun
the state of being with someone;
Companynoun
small military unit; usually two or three platoons
Companynoun
a band of people associated temporarily in some activity;
Companynoun
a social gathering of guests or companions;
Companynoun
a social or business visitor;
Companynoun
a unit of firefighters including their equipment;
Companynoun
crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
Companyverb
be a companion to somebody
Companynoun
a commercial business
Companynoun
the fact or condition of being with another or others, especially in a way that provides friendship and enjoyment
Companynoun
a person or people regarded as pleasant (or unpleasant) to be with
Companynoun
the person or group of people whose society one is currently sharing
Companynoun
a visiting person or group of people
Companynoun
a number of individuals gathered together
Companynoun
a body of soldiers, especially the smallest subdivision of an infantry battalion, typically commanded by a major or captain
Companynoun
a group of actors, singers, or dancers who perform together
Companynoun
a group of Guides.
Companynoun
a flock of wigeon (ducks)
Companyverb
associate with; keep company with
Companyverb
accompany (someone)
Company
A company, abbreviated as co., is a legal entity representing an association of people, whether natural, legal or a mixture of both, with a specific objective. Company members share a common purpose and unite to achieve specific, declared goals.
