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keep someone company
USUK
to stay with someone so that they are not alone
'Company' has no article here. A pet, a book or the radio can also keep you company.
In context
My grandmother lives alone, so I visit on Sundays to keep her company.
Can you stay and keep me company while I wait for the bus?
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- a chip off the old blocka child who is very like one of their parents in character or skills
- a cold fishsomeone who seems unfriendly and does not show feelings
- a drama queensomeone who reacts to small problems as if they were very serious
- a fair-weather friendsomeone who is your friend only when things are going well for you
- a friend in need is a friend indeeda person who helps you when you are in trouble is a true friend