Keep somebody company
verb phrase
To spend time with someone so that they are not alone.
He wanted to stay and keep her company while she was sick.
Often appears as...
- keep someone company while
- to keep you company
verb phrase
To spend time with someone so that they are not alone.
He wanted to stay and keep her company while she was sick.
Often appears as...
- keep someone company while
- to keep you company
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Social Gesture
Shows support or kindness by being there for someone who might feel lonely.
When I was recovering from surgery, my friend came over to keep me company.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
Can also mean talking to someone on a call or text to make them feel accompanied.
She couldn't visit her mom, so she called to keep her company over the phone.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Companionship
Often used for situations where company is provided for a limited time.
While you wait for your taxi, I can keep you company so you're not alone.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Gesture
Shows support or kindness by being there for someone who might feel lonely.
When I was recovering from surgery, my friend came over to keep me company.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
Can also mean talking to someone on a call or text to make them feel accompanied.
She couldn't visit her mom, so she called to keep her company over the phone.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Companionship
Often used for situations where company is provided for a limited time.
While you wait for your taxi, I can keep you company so you're not alone.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Gesture
Shows support or kindness by being there for someone who might feel lonely.
When I was recovering from surgery, my friend came over to keep me company.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Physical
Can also mean talking to someone on a call or text to make them feel accompanied.
She couldn't visit her mom, so she called to keep her company over the phone.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Companionship
Often used for situations where company is provided for a limited time.
While you wait for your taxi, I can keep you company so you're not alone.
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