escort

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa ou grupo que acompanha outra para protegê-la, guiá-la ou por cortesia; também pode se referir ao veículo usado nesse acompanhamento, a uma pessoa contratada para acompanhar alguém em eventos sociais ou, ainda, a uma força militar que protege ou acompanha.

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.

   Escolta

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

   Sinônimosattendantbodyguardchaperoncompanionguardprotector

   Antônimosattackercaptor

2. Social companionB2formal

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

   Acompanhante

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

   Sinônimosattendantchaperonecompaniondatepartner

3. Sexual companion (slang)C1informal

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

   Acompanhante (gíria)

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

   Sinônimoscall girlcourtesanhookerprostitutetartworking girl

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de acompanhar alguém ou algo até um destino, geralmente para proteger, guiar ou por cortesia.

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.

   Acompanhar para proteção

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaccompanyconductconvoyguardguideprotectshepherdusher

   Antônimosabandondesertforsakeleave

2. Accompany sociallyB2formal

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

   Acompanhar socialmente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaccompanyattendchaperoneconductsquireusher