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The idiom “keep company” is a common expression in the English language that refers to spending time with someone regularly, often implying a romantic relationship. The origins of this phrase are not entirely clear, but it has been used for centuries in literature and everyday speech.
keep someone company. phrase. Add to word list. B2. to stay with someone so that they are not alone: I'll keep you company till the train comes. I spent the morning cooking, with my daughter Jane keeping me company. She misses the farm, and the dogs that kept her company there.
keep company. (with someone) 1. Lit. to spend much time with someone; to associate with or consort with someone. Bill has been keeping company with Ann for three months. Bob has been keeping company with a tough-looking bunch of boys. 2. Fig. to be courting someone. Mary and Bill are keeping company.
keep someone company. to sit or stay with someone, especially someone who is lonely. I kept my uncle company for a few hours. He was very grateful for someone to keep him company. He gets very lonely. See also: company, keep. keep company. (with someone) 1. Lit. to spend much time with someone; to associate with or consort with someone.
Lit. to spend much time with someone; to associate with or consort with someone. Bill has been keeping company with Ann for three months. Bob has been keeping company with a tough-looking bunch of boys. 2. Fig. to be courting someone. Mary and Bill are keeping company. I heard that Joe is keeping company with Jim Brown's daughter.
3 days ago · Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency. keep company in American English. 1. to associate ( with ) 2. to go together; associate habitually. said esp. of a couple intending to marry. See full dictionary entry for company. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.
2 days ago · a. to accompany (someone) b. (esp of lovers) to associate with each other; spend time together. See full dictionary entry for company.
