verb
associate (with)
In the 1930s Abe was associated with Dutch and Louis in Murder, Incorporated. I always associate him with fast cars and hard drinking
Mother told me not to associate with boys who use that kind of language
noun
I'd like you to meet my associate, Ian Lindsay
He and his associates have been sent to prison for conspiracy
We have been close associates for many years
adjective
She is an associate professor at an American university
Publication is under the direction of an associate company
US