As a Noun: 1. The name plate or plaque of a firm, company, business, practise or partnership on a wall or outside a business. 2. A firm, company, business, practise or partnership, especially one that is identified by a name plate or plaque on a wall or outside a business. English = firm, company. 3. A large building or group of buildings where machines are used to make goods in large quantities. English = factory.