(UK) A company that acts as an employer to fixed-term contractors, usually through an employment agency.

A company whose main line of business is ownership and operation of ships. / line (The body of ships belonging to one nation, port or industry)

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of part company

(idiomatic) To end a relationship. / (idiomatic, of two or more people or things) To separate; go their own ways.

A public EU company regulated by EU statute (2157/2001).

(art) A painting, usually from the 17th century, showing a small group of people enjoying themselves, usually seated with drinks and music.

A car, provided by an employer, that an employee may use on company business and personal use. / Any car owned by or leased to a company.

(idiomatic) The wrong crowd.

(business) A subsidiary.

Synonym of shell company