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Definition escort in British English

escort verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪˈskɔː(r)t/
1

to go somewhere with a person, vehicle, ship etc in order to protect them or to prevent them from escaping

Example

Her bodyguards escorted her through the airport.

Example

a battleship escorted by several smaller vessels

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2

to go somewhere with someone in order to be certain that they arrive at the right place

Example

She escorted him to the front door.

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3

to go with someone to a formal social event as their partner

Example

Denise was escorted by her uncle.

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Definition escort in British English