escort

Definition

  • n. the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them
  • n. an attendant who is employed to accompany someone
  • v. accompany as an escort

Word forms

Past participle
escorted
Past tense
escorted
Present participle
escorting
Third person singular
escorts

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The escort led the VIP through the crowd to ensure his safety.

  2. vt.

    The police will escort the president during the public event.