well-established company
noun phraseUK /ˌwel ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˈkʌmpəni/
US /ˌwel ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˈkʌmpəni/
A company that has been around for a long time and is trusted by many people.
She got a job at a well-established company that has been making shoes for over a hundred years.
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2. A business with a strong and recognized position in its market.
The well-established company dominates the local banking sector.
3. A firm that has proven it can last through good times and bad.
Investors prefer a well-established company over a risky startup.
4. An organization with a long history and a solid reputation.
The well-established company celebrated its fiftieth anniversary last year.