B2verbworktravel
US/ɪˈskɔːrt/
UK/ɪˈskɔːt/
to go with someone to protect them, guard them or show them the way
In context
Security will escort all visitors to the meeting room on the third floor.
Two guards escorted the manager out of the building after the announcement.
Police motorcycles escorted the president's car through the crowded city center.
Words that go with escort
verb + noun
- escort visitorsStaff must escort visitors at all times.
- escort guestsThe host will escort guests to their tables.
verb + preposition
- escort someone toA clerk escorted her to the exit.
- escorted byThe group was escorted by two officers.
- escort someone offGuards escorted the fans off the field.
verb + adverb
- escort someone outSecurity escorted him out quietly.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She escorted me go to the door.Correct: She escorted me to the door.