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to escort

verbgeneral usecommon/iʃkoɫˈtaɾ/es·col·tar

Definition

1

To accompany someone or something, typically for protection or supervision.

Usage examples

Two officers were tasked with escorting the minister.
The warship escorted the cargo ship through the strait.

Common combinations

to escort a convoyto escort a dignitaryto escort a prisoner