convoy

• Substantiv, das eine Gruppe von Fahrzeugen, Schiffen oder Personen bezeichnet, die gemeinsam reisen, meist zum gegenseitigen Schutz oder zur Unterstützung.

A noun referring to a group of vehicles, ships, or people traveling together, typically for mutual support or protection.

1. B2formal

   A group of vehicles traveling together for mutual support and protection, especially military or commercial.

   Konvoi

   • The military convoy moved slowly through the desert.
   • A convoy of trucks delivered supplies to the disaster zone.
   • The police escorted the convoy to the border.

   Synonymecaravancavalcadecolumnfleetmotorcadeprocessiontrain

2. Protective escortB2formal

   A group of ships or vehicles traveling together with an escort for protection.

   Geleitzug

   • The naval convoy protected the merchant ships from pirates.
   • The aid convoy was accompanied by armed guards.
   • The convoy of ambulances was escorted by police vehicles.

   Synonymecaravanescortfleetguardtrain

• Eine Gruppe von Fahrzeugen, Schiffen oder Personen begleiten oder eskortieren, besonders zum Schutz oder um den Weg zu weisen.

A verb meaning to accompany or escort a group of vehicles, ships, or people, especially for protection or guidance.

1. Escort for protectionB2formal

   To accompany or escort a group of vehicles or ships for protection or guidance.

   Begleiten zum Schutz

   • The military convoyed the supply trucks through the dangerous zone.
   • Navy ships convoyed the merchant vessels across the Atlantic.
   • Police cars convoyed the VIP's motorcade to the airport.

   Synonymeaccompanyattendconductescortguardprotectshepherdusher