escort

• Substantiv, das eine Person, eine Gruppe oder ein Fahrzeug bezeichnet, das jemanden zum Schutz, zur Wegweisung oder als Höflichkeit begleitet.

A noun referring to a person, group, or vehicle that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy.

1. Person accompanying for protectionB1formal

   A person or group of people accompanying another for protection, guidance, or courtesy.

   Begleitung zum Schutz

   • The president's escort included several security vehicles.
   • She had a police escort to the hospital.
   • The ambassador was provided with a military escort.

   Synonymeattendantbodyguardchaperoncompanionguardprotector

   Antonymeattackercaptor

2. Social companionB2formal

   A person who accompanies someone socially, often to an event or outing.

   Begleiter

   • He hired an escort for the gala dinner.
   • She served as his escort for the evening.
   • The escort accompanied the guest to the theater.

   Synonymeattendantchaperonecompaniondatepartner

3. Sexual companion (slang)C1informal

   A person who is paid to accompany someone, often with sexual connotations.

   Escort (Slang)

   • He met an escort through an online service.
   • The agency provides escorts for private events.
   • She worked as an escort for a few years.

   Synonymecall girlcourtesanhookerprostitutetartworking girl

• Verb, das das Begleiten einer Person oder Sache zu einem Ziel bezeichnet, oft zum Schutz, zur Wegweisung oder aus Höflichkeit.

A verb used to indicate the act of accompanying someone or something to a destination, often for protection, guidance, or courtesy.

1. Accompany for protectionB1formal

   To go with someone or something to provide protection, guidance, or supervision.

   Zum Schutz begleiten

   • The security guard escorted the visitors to the main office.
   • Police officers escorted the president's car through the city.
   • She was escorted to the exit by a staff member.

   Synonymeaccompanyconductconvoyguardguideprotectshepherdusher

   Antonymeabandondesertforsakeleave

2. Accompany sociallyB2formal

   To go with someone to a social event as a companion.

   Begleiten

   • He escorted his grandmother to the family reunion.
   • The gentleman escorted his date to the dance.
   • She was escorted to the gala by her brother.

   Synonymeaccompanyattendchaperoneconductsquireusher