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escort

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/iʃˈkɔɫtɐ/es·col·ta

Definitions

2
1

The act of accompanying someone, especially for protection or safety.

Usage examples

“The police escort ensured the safety of the event.”
“He requested an escort to go to court.”

Common combinations

police escortarmed escortsecurity escort
2

A group of people accompanying someone, especially for protection.

Usage examples

“The escort consisted of several agents.”
“He was part of the president's escort.”