convoy

• Substantivo que designa um grupo de veículos, navios ou pessoas que viajam juntos, geralmente para apoio mútuo ou proteção.

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.

   Comboio

   • 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.

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2. Protective escortB2formal

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

   Comboio

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscaravanescortfleetguardtrain

• Acompanhar ou escoltar um grupo de veículos, navios ou pessoas, especialmente para protegê-los ou mostrar o caminho.

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.

   Escoltar para proteção

   • 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.

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