1. past tense of convoy; escorted or accompanied (ships, vehicles, or people) for protection
Usage: often used in military or maritime contexts

Examples

• The merchant ships were convoyed by naval destroyers across the Atlantic.
• Military trucks convoyed the supplies through the dangerous territory.
• The president’s motorcade was convoyed by security vehicles.
• During wartime, cargo vessels were always convoyed for safety.
• The relief workers were convoyed to the disaster zone by armed guards.
• Fighter jets convoyed the transport plane through hostile airspace.