escort

[ɛˈskɔːt]

[ɛˈskɔɹt]

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An escort is someone or something that accompanies another person or thing from one place to another. You might hire an escort to drive you home from the airport.

When people think of escorts, they often think about bodyguards or drivers who make sure others get where they need to go safely. For example, a VIP (very important person) might have an escort at a party or event to keep them company and protect their interests. Some companies also offer escorts for cars or tour groups, making travel more enjoyable for those who can't drive themselves.

How common is "escort"?

Word escort is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

A group of people or vehicles, generally armed, who go with a person or people of importance to safeguard them on a journey or mission.
An accompanying person in such a group.
A guard who travels with a dangerous person, such as a criminal, for the protection of others.
A group of people attending as a mark of respect or honor.
An accompanying person in a social gathering, etc.
Protection, care, or safeguard on a journey or excursion.
(somewhat euphemistic) A sex worker who does not operate in a brothel, but with whom clients make appointments; a call girl or male equivalent.

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verb

To attend to in order to guard and protect; to accompany as a safeguard (for the person escorted or for others); to give honorable or ceremonious attendance to
To accompany (a person) in order to compel them to go somewhere (e.g. to leave a building).
Example: 2018, TST-00493-18 (Re), Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board (Anna Solomon, member)
To go with someone as a partner, for example on a formal date.

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Real examples of "escort" in context

Game of Thrones Season 4: Episode #6 Clip - Tyrion's Breakdown (HBO)

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Escort the prisoner back to his cell.

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