1. a person who accompanies another person or group for protection, guidance, or courtesy
2. a group of vehicles, ships, or aircraft that accompanies another for protection
Usage: military

1. to accompany someone, especially for protection or as a courtesy

Examples

• The security guard served as an escort for the visiting diplomat.
• A police escort accompanied the ambulance through heavy traffic.
• The naval ships provided an escort for the merchant vessels.
• He offered to escort her to the formal dinner.
• The tour guide will escort visitors through the museum.
• Two fighter jets escorted the passenger plane to safety.