escort

Everyday

1. To escort someone is to go with them to protect them, guide them or keep them under guard. tree →
2. An escort is a person, group or vehicle that goes with someone for protection or as an honour. tree →
3. (old-fashioned) A person who goes with another to a party or dance as a partner. tree →
4. (adult, euphemism) Someone paid to go out with another person; children usually do not need this sense. tree →

In the lessons

In news and stories: police escorts, soldiers escorting a king, a teacher escorting pupils across the road. It tells the reader someone is being protected or guarded. Phrases: «police escort», «under escort», «escort someone home».

Examples

• A police car escorted the ambulance through traffic. tree →
• The teacher escorted the children to the bus. tree →
• The queen arrived with an escort of soldiers on horses. tree →
• The prisoner was taken to court under escort. tree →
• Dad will escort you home after the party. tree →
• Two ships escorted the big tanker into the harbour. tree →
• Off sailed the yacht with the princess and her escort. tree →

Note

Stress: verb es-CORT, noun ES-cort. Similar: accompany, guide. «Under escort» means guarded.