Keep company Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈkəmpəˌni
KEEP KUHM-puh-nee
kˈiːp/ /kˈʌmpəni
KEEP KUM-puh-nee
Definition
To spend time with someone so they are not alone, usually to offer comfort, friendship, or support.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Used for emotional support or simply being with someone. Can be literal or slightly romantic, but most often friendly. Common in 'keep someone company'. Rarely used for large groups.
Spanish: hacer compañía - acompañarPortuguese (BR): fazer companhia - acompanharPortuguese (PT): fazer companhia - acompanharChinese (Simplified): 陪伴 - 作伴Chinese (Traditional): 陪伴 - 作伴Hindi: साथ देना - संगत करनाArabic: مرافقة - إبقاء شخص ما على رفقةBengali: সঙ্গ দেওয়া - সঙ্গী হওয়াRussian: составлять компанию - быть рядомJapanese: 一緒にいる - 相手をするVietnamese: ở bên - làm bạn vớiKorean: 함께 있어주다 - 곁에 있어주다Turkish: eşlik etmek - yanında olmakUrdu: ساتھ دینا - ساتھ رہناIndonesian: menemani - menemani seseorang
Example Sentences
Can you keep company with my grandmother while I’m out?
basic
He offered to keep company with her at the hospital.
basic
Sometimes a pet can keep company when you feel lonely.
basic
Come over and keep me company; it's way too quiet here.
natural
She asked her friend to keep her company during the storm.
natural
If you're bored, I can keep you company for a bit.
natural