stock company
/'stɔk,kʌmpəni/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A theatrical company that performs plays from a repertoire: A group of actors and associated personnel who perform a rotating selection of plays, often in a specific theater.
- A company whose capital is represented by stock: A business corporation whose ownership is divided into shares of stock, which are held by shareholders.
Usage Examples
Noun (Theatrical):
- She joined a local stock company to gain acting experience.
- The historic theater is home to a famous stock company that performs classic comedies.
Noun (Business):
- The firm was incorporated as a stock company, allowing it to raise capital from investors.
- As a stock company, its shares are traded on the public exchange.
Advanced Usage
- "In the context of corporate law": Refers to the legal structure distinguishing it from other forms like partnerships or limited liability companies.
- The decision to reorganize as a stock company had significant tax implications.
Variants and Related Words
- Joint-stock company: A specific type of business entity where the capital is divided into transferable shares.
- Many early trading ventures, like the East India Company, were organized as joint-stock companies.
Synonyms
- Theatrical sense: Repertory company, theater troupe.
- Business sense: Corporation, public company (if shares are publicly traded), joint-stock company.
Related Phrases
- "To take stock": To review or assess a situation. (Note: This idiom uses "stock" in a different sense, not directly related to "stock company").
- It's time to take stock of our financial position.
Notes on Different Meanings
The two primary meanings of "stock company" are distinct and belong to different professional domains (theater/performing arts vs. business/finance). The intended meaning is usually clear from the context. The term is not typically used to form common phrasal verbs.
Noun
- a theatrical company that performs plays from a repertoire
- a company whose capital is represented by stock