the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new | a social gathering of guests or companions |
an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated | an institution created to conduct business |
a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person | organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) |
a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society | small military unit; usually two or three platoons |
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose | 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 |