Meaning of the word pla in English

What does pla mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pla

US /plɑː/
UK /plɑː/

Abbreviation

Public Limited Company (used after the name of a company to show that its shares can be bought by the public)

Example:
The company was registered as a PLC in 1998.
Many large corporations are structured as PLCs.