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   Es·cort

   noun

   • 1. a person, vehicle, or group accompanying another for protection or as a mark of rank: "a police escort" Similar guardbodyguardprotectorsafeguarddefendercustodianattendantguidechaperoneretaineraideassistantpersonal assistantright-hand manright-hand womanlady in waitingduennaequerrysquireentourageretinuesuitetraincortègeattendant companycaravanprotectiondefenseconvoyminder
   • ▪ a man who accompanies a woman to a particular social event: "Louise and her escort were given the best table" Similar companionpartnerbeauattendantinformal:date
   • ▪ a person who may be hired to accompany someone to a social event: "an escort agency" Similar paid companionhostessmale escortgigologeisha (girl)singsong girlarchaic:courtesan
   • ▪ a prostitute.

   verb

   • 1. accompany (someone or something) somewhere, especially for protection or security, or as a mark of rank: "Shiona escorted Janice to the door" Similar conductaccompanyguideconvoyleadushershepherdtakedirectsteerguardprotectsafeguarddefendaccompanypartnertakebringcome withgo withtake outgo out with

   Word Origin late 16th century (originally denoting a body of armed men escorting travelers): from French escorte (noun), escorter (verb), from Italian scorta, feminine past participle of scorgere ‘to conduct, guide’, based on Latin ex- ‘out of’ + corrigere ‘set right’ (see correct).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishESCORT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a person or vehicle that goes somewhere with someone to protect or guard them: She was driven to court under police escort. escort noun (SOCIAL) a person who goes with someone to a social event, sometimes for payment. (Definition of escort from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of escort.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryESCORT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ˈeskɔːt / us. escort noun (GUARD) a person or vehicle that goes somewhere with someone to protect or guard them: She was driven to court under police escort. escort noun (SOCIAL) a person who goes with someone to a social event, sometimes for payment.

4. www.aerlawgroup.com › blog › what-is-the-difference-betweenWhat is the Difference Between Escorting and Prostitution?

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   Dec 15, 2020 · For many people, there is little difference between an escort and a prostitute. They use the words interchangeably. However, under California criminal law, there is a distinct difference that makes one act legal, and the other act illegal. What is an Escort? An escort is someone who is paid to spend time with you.

5. www.wordreference.com › definition › escortescort - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   one or more persons, soldiers, vehicles, etc, accompanying another or others for protection, guidance, restraint, or as a mark of honour. a man or youth who accompanies a woman or girl. vb /ɪsˈkɔːt/. ( transitive) to accompany or attend as an escort.

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   Definition of escort. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › escortESCORT | English meaning - Cambridge Essential British

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   a person or vehicle that goes somewhere with someone to protect them: She was driven to court under police escort. escort. verb. uk / ɪˈskɔːt/ to go somewhere with someone, often to protect them: He offered to escort me home. (Definition of escort from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of escort.

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   a person, vehicle, or group accompanying another for protection or as .... Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.