a social gathering of guests or companions | a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant |
an institution created to conduct business | a team of policemen working under the military platoon system |
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity |
small military unit; usually two or three platoons | |
crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | |
a unit of firefighters including their equipment | |
a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | |
a social or business visitor | |
the state of being with someone | |