ɛsˈkɔrt

Definitions

1. noun

a person who accompanies and protects someone, especially a person of high status or a child

“The bodyguards acted as an escort for the president’s motorcade.”

2. verb

to accompany someone, especially as a protection or guide

“Can you escort me to my hotel room?”

3. verb

to take someone somewhere, especially in an official capacity

“The police will escort the suspect to the courthouse.”

4. verb

to provide protection or care for someone or something

“The company will escort the new employee to their workstation.”