keep company

verb2

1. •
   To socialize.

   • If you care about your reputation you ought to be careful whom you keep company with.
2. •
   (euphemistic, old-fashioned) To court.

   • It was rumoured that the lady and the gentleman were keeping company.
   • He was keeping company with her.

verb1

1. •
   To remain with or accompany someone, especially to make them feel more comfortable with a certain situation.

   • I'm a bit nervous. Could you keep me company while I wait for my blind date to arrive?